Program Overview
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is based on the premise that a significant shift has occurred in recent years relative to the leadership paradigm, from an authoritative, hierarchical model to a decentralized, collaborative model. The transformation that has evolved suggests that leadership of a special sort is required to manage fundamental change in organizations. This type of leadership recognizes that organizations do not change unless the individuals who comprise them change first. The challenge for educational leaders is to teach individuals the value of making changes that affect themselves and their organizations. This can only be accomplished if the leadership of the school entity is viewed as an integral part that infuses the total system, not a segmented function that resides in isolated positions of the organization.
The Educational Leadership program designed by Gannon University is based upon the premise that one of the major areas of competence for principals and other school leaders is that of being a functional visionary for the 21st century—one who strives for continuous improvement through the utilization of a dynamic systems approach to administration and leadership while simultaneously reflecting upon the diversity of the school district and community. This model stresses the development of astute leadership, rather than ordinary leadership.
Program Options
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership (for current students only)
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
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