fsu department of educational leadership brochure
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Department of Educational Leadership
Preparing educational leaders as Facilitators of Learning
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Preparing educational leaders as Facilitators of learningProspective educational leaders acquire a common core of knowledge and skills grounded in management practices, including:
● Societal and Cultural Influences of Schooling ● Teaching and learning Processes and School Improvement ● Organizational Theory● leadership and management Processes and Functions● Policy Studies and Politics● ethical dimensions of Schooling
our MiSSionTo provide a quality education for prospective administrators for our nation’s schools.
Department of Educational Leadership
Dr. Leontye Lewis, Dean
Dr. Noran Moffett, Associate Dean
“The professors are always willing to provide you with constructive feedback. You can rely on them for assistance that will help you develop into becoming a better leader.”
~ Gerald, MSA student
Dr. Tawannah G. Allendirector of ed.d. Program/Associate Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-1810Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - UNC - Chapel HillM.S.A. - Fayetteville State UniversityM.Ed. - North Carolina Central UniversityB.S. in Psychology, K-5 Teaching Certificate, - North Carolina Central University
Dr. Miriam ChitigaAssociate Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-1646Ph.D. in Educational Administration – University of South CarolinaM.A. in Applied Linguistics – University of ZimbabweGraduate Certificate in Teacher Education – University of Zimbabwe B.A. in Education – University of Zimbabwe
Dr. Samuel HeastieAssistant Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-1002Ph.D. in Educational Psychology – West Virginia University M.A. LaSalle UniversityB.A. Freedman Hardeman University
Dr. Ted KaniukaAssistant Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-1636Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - East Carolina UniversityM.S. in Elementary Education – C.W. Post CollegeB.A. in Economics – S.U.N.Y
Dr. Dionne V. McLaughlindirector of mSA Program/Associate Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-1810Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - UNC - Chapel HillEd.M. in Education - Harvard Graduate School of Education B.A. in Economics and Spanish - Taylor University
Dr. Frederick E. Smith Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-2135Ph.D. in Educational Leadership - Florida State UniversityM.A. in Educational Administration - North Carolina Central UniversityB.S. in Elementary Education - Elizabeth City State University
Dr. Gail L. ThompsonWells Fargo endowed Chair in education/Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-2594Ph.D. in Education - Claremont Graduate University M.A. in Education - Claremont Graduate UniversityTeaching Credential - Claremont Graduate University B.A. in Journalism - University of Southern California
Dr. Linda Wilson-Jonesdirector, Office of Research Initiatives/Professoremail: [email protected]: 910-672-1634Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Supervision - Jackson State UniversityEd.S. in School Counseling - Mississippi State UniversityM.S. in Community Counseling - Mississippi State UniversityB.A. in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology - Mississippi State University
Mable Hawkins Administrative Support Associate email: [email protected] Phone: 910-672- 1731
Dianna Wesley Administrative Support Associate email: [email protected] Phone: 910-672-1810
Department Faculty and Staff
MASTER OF SCHOOL ADMINSTRATION DEGREE PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET
Fayetteville State University’s Master of School Administration Program is designed to prepare school leaders for the nation. All students enrolled in the Master of School Administration Program complete forty-two (42) hours of graduate course credits, including six (6) hours of electives. Students must also pass a comprehensive examination. The program cohorts begin each fall semester and complete the program in two years. A year-long, full-time internship is a program requirement. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of Fayetteville State University Graduate School application • Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 overall or 3.00 in the last sixty (60) hours of coursework • GRE or MAT scores that are no more than five (5) years old. • Three letters of recommendation • A North Carolina A or M teaching license • Essay outlining graduate school educational goals and professional objectives (One to two pages, to
be submitted with Graduate School application) • Completion of an interview and writing exercise
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Specialization: 21 Credits
EDAM 650: Educational Leadership Development Seminar 3 credits EDAM 651: Organizational Development and Diversity for School Leaders 3 credits EDAM 652: School-Based Program Evaluation and Improvement 3 credits EDAM 660: Leadership and Organizational Theories in School 3 credits EDAM 661: School Law and Public Policy Issues 3 credits EDAM 670: Resource Management and Schools 3 credits EDAM 671: Leadership for Learning 3 credits
Internship: 15 Credits
EDAM 680: Internship – Part I* 3 credits EDAM 690: Internship – Part II* 6 credits EDAM 691: Internship - Part III* 6 credits *Prerequisites required
Electives 6 credits Departmental Electives
EDAM 698: Computer Usage for Educational Administrators EDUC 680: Special Topics in School Administration
Six credit hours of electives can be selected from business, arts and sciences or special education.
Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Dionne McLaughlin, M.S.A. Program Director for additional information at [email protected].
Fayetteville State University is a Constituent Institution of the University of North Carolina.
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The doctoral Program in educational leadership requires sixty (60) semester hours of graduate course credits. This program is designed for senior level or aspiring educational leaders who will, as facilitators of learning become change agents in the cultural, economic, social, and educational development of North Carolina and the Nation.
Students will be admitted in cohorts. A full-time residency or its equivalent must be completed in the first year followed by a yearlong internship in the second year. Candidates must pass a comprehensive examination at the end of appropriate courses and satisfactorily defend the dissertation at the culmination of the program. For spe-cific requirements and procedures for matriculating through the program, please contact the director of the ed.d. program or see the ed.d. Program manual.
AdmISSION ReQUIRemeNTS:
1. A completed FSU Graduate School Application2. master’s degree from an accredited institution3. Official GRe scores taken within the last five years4. minimum Graduate GPA of 3.505. Official transcripts of all college/university work6. Three letters of recommendation7. A personal interview8. Writing sample9. A portfolio of professional growth including a resume or vitae10. $35.00 Application fee
PROGRAm ReQUIRemeNTS: (60 Credits)
Applicants are encouraged to contact dr. Tawannah G. Allen, ed. d., Program director at [email protected] for additional information.
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1200 murchison Road • Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-4298
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Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina. Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
departMent oF educational leaderShip prograM contactS
dr. Tawannah G. Allen, ed.d Program director [email protected]
dr. dionne V. mclaughlin, mSA Program director [email protected]
Phone: 910.672.1810Fax: 910.672.2075
departMent oF educational leaderShip
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