Master of Science in Educational Leadership

Leadership Core	9 Credits
EdLd 651 Seminar Ethics in Leadership	3 credits
EdLd 652 Seminar Leadership Studies	3 credits
EdLd 647 Seminar Organizational & Systems Change	3 credits
Research Core Includes Research Fundamentals and the Capstone Project	4 Credits Minimum
EdAd 692 Research in Educational Leadership	3 credits
EdLd 688 Project Demonstration (capstone)	1–3 credits
Practicum Practical Experience in Educational Leadership	1–6 Credits
EdLd 634 Practicum
Electives The remaining coursework depends on student needs	As Needed
All must be 500–600 level graduate courses A minimum of half of the total credits must be from 600 level courses
Total Credits Note: 24 credits must be earned from the Educational Leadership Department	34 Credits Minimum

All of the above courses should be planned in consultation with the Advisor. Course modifications require the Advisor's approval.
An official Plan of Study must be submitted to the Advisor prior to completion of 20 credits.
See the Minnesota State University, Mankato Graduate Studies Graduate Bulletin for specific academic information.
If a graduate student is considering a career in school administration, coursework from educational administration may be included in the elective credits. Consult with one of the educational leadership professors for guidance in this area. After completing the Master's degree, one may apply for a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, which leads to recommendation for state licensure as an administrator.
There is also a Specialist degree in educational leadership for those with a Master's degree who do not wish to pursue an administrative license.