Director of Community Education

The pathway leading to a recommendation for Minnesota Director of Community Education licensure is through a specifically developed plan of study which results in a Master of Science in Educational Leadership. The degree is designed to develop Community Education leaders who demonstrate racial competence and the experience, expertise, and tools immediately relevant to lead today’s racially diverse communities. Completion of the master's degree leads to recommendation for administrative licensure as a Director of Community Education and aligns directly with the licensure competencies set forth by the Minnesota Administrative Rule, 3512, Licensure of School Personnel.

Delivery Model

The online cohort classes are held synchronously online on Saturdays, one class in the morning and one class in the afternoon. The classes meet five times per semester, with the remaining coursework to be done collaboratively in small groups and/or during internship experiences in schools or community education settings.

Types of Administrative License

Location

New cohorts for this degree begin online each fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Typical Plan of Study

Course Numbers	Course	Semester	Credits
EdLd 671	Introduction to School Administration	Semester 1	3
EdLd 672	Policy and Administration	Semester 1	3
EdLd 673	Leadership and Special Programs	Semester 2	3
EdLd 674	Supervision and Administration	Semester 2	3
EdLd 665	Legal Issues in Administration	Semester 3	3
EdLd 698	Internship in Administration #1	Semester 3	3
EdLd 679	Advanced School Administration and Finance	Semester 4	3
EdLd 682	Field-Based Research	Semester 4	3
EdLd 698	Internship in Administration #2	Semester 5	3
EdLd 670	Portfolio Review	Semester 5	3
		Total Credits	30

Application Requirements

Completed a Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university.

Applying to Graduate School

To apply to the graduate school, visit Graduate Application Instructions.

You will need to submit the following materials to the College of Graduate Studies:

Application for Graduate Study
Official transcripts from institutions(s) you have previously attended.
- Transcripts can be mailed directly to:
  Office of Admissions
  Minnesota State University, Mankato
  122 Taylor Center
  Mankato, MN 56001
- Transcripts can be e-mailed directly to gradapp@mnsu.edu.
$40.00 nonrefundable application fee

In the application, indicate that you are seeking a Master of Science in Educational Leadership. The proposed graduate Department/Program is: Educational Leadership/Master. Indicate your preferred start semester as either fall, spring, or summer. Your student status will be full-time.

For additional information/Q&A regarding the Community Education Plan of Student for the Master of Science in Educational Leadership program, please contact:

Dr. Beatriz DeSantiago-Fjelstad
Educational Leadership Coordinator of Specialist Programs
beatriz.desantiago-fjelstad@mnsu.edu | 952-818-8878