PK-12 Education Leadership
UNLV/CCSD Collaborative Principal Preparation Program (M.Ed.)
The UNLV/CCSD Collaborative Principal Preparation program is a master's degree program offered through the Department of Educational Leadership and leads to Nevada PK-12 administrative licensure. Specifically designed as a collaborative effort between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Clark County School District, teachers and specialists currently employed by the Clark County School District who are nominated by the district may be considered for admission. Selected participants complete degree requirements in a two-year cohort program. One cohort is selected each year and begins the program in the fall semester.
An important part of this program is the field experience opportunities offered to participants. Each cohort member is assigned a mentor principal who is a practicing administrator in the Clark County School District. Program participants will complete over 200 hours of field based work with their assigned mentor. Cohort members find this to be a valuable learning experience and an important networking and support system. A major strength of the program is the collegiality provided by the cohort itself. A sense of espirit de corps is developed among the cohort and a sense of tradition and support system has been built between cohort classes.
Electronic networking is supported through the use of a private bulletin board and chat area for cohort members on the Clark County School District's Interact messaging network.
Admission Requirements:
- Attendance at informational meeting conducted jointly by UNLV faculty and CCSD personnel (generally held in January or February).
- Complete CCSD screening and nomination process, which consists of:
- CCSD Administrative Application
- Writing Exam
- Complete UNLV application materials including:
- Graduate College application
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- A cover letter indicating interest in the UNLV/CCSD Master's Degree Cohort
- CCSD submits list of nominees after screening application and writing exam.
- Nominees will be scheduled for an interview conducted jointly by CCSD personnel and UNLV faculty
- An evaluation of all application material, writing sample, letters of recommendation, and interview will determine final selection.
Curriculum:
Core courses
Foundations of Educational Leadership
- EDA 701 Introduction to Education Administration
- EPY 702 Research Methods
Instructional Leadership
- EDA 700 Special topic in Instructional Leadership
- EDA 710 Supervision of Instruction
- EDA 740 Administration for Curriculum Improvement
- ESP 753 Administration/Supervision of Special Education
- EDA 792 Organization/Administration of Schools
Organizational Management
- EDA 720 School Finance
- EDA 750 School Personnel Administration
- EDA 755 School Law
Field-based Experience
- EDA 705 Field Experience
- EDA 790 Internship
- EDA 791 Practicum
Exit Exam: PRAXIS II test in Educational Administration
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 39
Program Coordinator: Dr. Pam Salazar
e-mail address: salazar@unlv.nevada.edu