Earn Your MAEd in Educational Leadership
The MAEd in educational leadership is designed for teachers who are seeking the principal's license. It is equally relevant for teachers who aspire to work within a school system on curriculum design, development and reform. Program curriculum is based upon principal standards established by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) and Council for Accreditation of Educational Leadership Programs (CAEP).
- Explore leadership theories and practices that promote the success of all students in today’s diverse school environments.
- Learn the essential elements to develop a school vision, establish a culture of high standards of learning and implement and evaluate continuous improvement plans.
- Apply best practices through effective instructional programs and comprehensive professional development plans at the building and district levels.
- Examine curriculum design, development and reform as influenced and impacted by federal and state standards.
- Understand the components of a professional code of ethics as they pertain to the legal rights and responsibilities of students, parents, faculty, staff, administration and community members.
Curriculum
- Program Overview
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- 42 semester hours lead to the MAEd in educational leadership and a building principal license that aligns with the candidate's licensed teaching grade levels.
- Students who already hold a master's degree may complete just the principal curriculum to earn a license.
- Complete an internship in your school district as you continue in your teaching role.
- Enroll part time while you continue to teach and complete the master's program in just two years.
- Program Outline
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Note: All courses are 3 credit hours.
Semester Course Fall EDU 580 Introduction to School Leadership Spring EDU 581 Teaching and Learning Summer I EDU 585 Legal and Ethical Issues Summer II* EDU 583 Continuous Improvement Planning
EDU 584 Pupil Services & Community ResourcesFall EDU 582 Staff Evaluation & Professional Development
EDU 586 School Leadership Internship ISpring EDU 587 School Leadership Internship II
EDU 588 Management of ResourcesSummer EDU 589 Contemporary Issues for School Leaders
ODE Approved Exam*Summer Start - Take EDU 584 and then EDU 580 in the fall sequence as shown.
To earn a master's degree, you will also complete the following courses:
- EDU 511-Using Evidence, Research, and Data in Education
- Select three courses from the following MAEd specializations:
- Educational Technology
- Literacy
- Mild/Moderate Educational Needs
- Earn the Principal License Only
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Teachers may earn the principal license only, if you've already earned your master's degree.
The principal license program takes two years to complete with a total of 30 semester hours. There are ten courses, including two semesters of internships. The courses must be taken in sequential order. A master’s degree is required to obtain a principal’s license (42 semester hours).
To earn a master's degree, complete EDU 511-Using Evidence, Research, and Data in Education and select three courses from the following MAEd specializations:
- Educational Technology
- Literacy
- Mild/Moderate Educational Needs
Qualifications for the Principal License in Ohio
- Must have a master's degree.
- Must have a minimum of two years teaching experience or work experience under a professional license for the ages and grade levels for which the principal license is sought.
- Successful completion of a principal licensure program.
- Passage of state-approved assessment for school leadership.
- Advanced Practice Minor
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Advanced Practice Minor
BW's PK-12 MAEd programs provide students with concentrated expertise in a targeted area plus the breadth of knowledge in another area resulting in an advanced practice minor. Minors can be obtained in:
- School leadership
- Special education
- Technology integration
- MAEd Academic Calendar
- Application Process
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New students enroll in the Master of Arts in Education program throughout the year in the fall, spring and summer terms. It is recommended that students apply for admission at least four weeks prior to the term they wish to enroll.
Baldwin Wallace University welcomes each student's application for admission and will carefully review the academic preparation and achievements of each applicant. During this process, students must provide evidence of their preparation and fit for future success at Baldwin Wallace University consistent with academic standards and code of conduct statements for the University, program, or profession. Students are selected based on their academic preparation; interview with members of the admission committee; relevant work, community and teaching experience with children and young adults; recommendations from professionals in the field; and personal dispositions/attributes that support success in an education career. All aspects of an application are considered and used as the primary means for informing an admission decision.
Are you a teacher who is employed by a BW school partnership program school district? Teachers in the school partnership program may have transcripts sent directly from their district office and only need one recommendation.
All application materials should be submitted to:
Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017
graduate@bw.edu
Fax: (440) 826-2778Required Application Materials
Application
Apply Now (no application fee)
Official College/University Transcripts
Please submit ALL official college/university transcripts. To be considered official, transcripts must be mailed - either electronically or as a paper copy - directly from the college/university attended to the Baldwin Wallace office of admission.
- Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@bw.edu.
- Paper copies should be sent to:
Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017
The admission committee recommends a GPA of 3.0 or above. In limited cases, the admission committee may request that candidates take the Miller's Analogies Test and submit official results if the qualifying GPA is less than 3.0.
Colleges and Universities Attended Outside the United States
Candidates who have attended foreign institutions must provide CASPA with English translated documents as well as an evaluation of courses from World Education Services (WES).
Recommendations
Using the recommendation form within the online applicant portal, please provide two recommendations from principals, supervisors, teachers or other persons qualified to evaluate your background and potential to pursue a program of graduate study.
Teaching Certificate or License
Once your application has been submitted, the admission committee will check with the Ohio Department of Education to verify each applicant's certificate or licensure history.
Criminal Record
When applying for admission as a graduate student to BW School of Education teacher licensure programs, candidates are asked whether they have ever been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony that was not expunged or sealed. Candidates with a criminal record that has not been expunged or sealed may not be eligible for admission to the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin Wallace University. If you are already a licensed teacher, please note that an expunged or sealed record may impact a teacher’s eligibility to qualify for an Ohio teaching license following completion of the program. Eligibility for a teaching license varies by state and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the professional teacher licensing board in that state.
- School Partnership Program
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Many teachers enrolled in BW's MAEd programs are employed by school districts that participate in the BW School Partnership Program, providing them with a simplified application process and other benefits.
Tuition and Financial Aid
- Tuition
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2023-24 Tuition
MAEd Program for K-12 Educators Per Credit Hour MAEd Graduate Courses $565 - Tuition Discount
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Baldwin Wallace offers a 10% discount ($509 per credit hour) for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.
- Financial Aid and Loans
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BW's Federal ID Code: 003014
Loans for Graduate Students
Graduate students in the School of Education may pursue financial support in the form of educational loans.
If this is your first graduate degree, or if you earned a graduate or professional degree unrelated to K-12 education, you may consider pursuing federal direct student loans, graduate PLUS loans, or private education loans.
Graduate students who have already earned a master's degree related to K-12 education may utilize private education loans, which often have interest rates and repayment options that are as competitive or perhaps even better than the federal loans.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Qualifying students can borrow up to $20,500 in Direct Student loans per academic year. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually. To qualify for a loan, you must be enrolled at least half time: for first time MAEd students, this equates to at least three credit hours per term. View more information on federal direct student loans.
Federal Graduate and Professional Student Plus Loans
In addition to federal direct student loans, first time MAEd students may also be eligible for the Federal Graduate and Professional Student PLUS Loan Program. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually and have non-adverse credit.
Private Education Loans
Private education loans are a financing option for students who choose to not utilize federal loans or do not qualify for the federal loans. The FAFSA is not required to pursue these loans, but a credit check is typically required. Due to the wide-variety of private education loan offerings it is advised that you should compare multiple lenders prior to making your decision. To assist with this process, Baldwin Wallace offers resources and online comparison tools for selecting and applying for a private education loan.
Program Contacts and Faculty
- Program Contacts
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Graduate & Professional Studies Admission
(440) 826-8012, graduate@bw.edu
Department of Education
(440) 826-2166, (440) 826-3779 (fax)
Academic Advisor
Gail Habig, (440) 826-6534,ghabig@bw.edu
Educational Leadership Coordinator
Dr. Michelle Kocar, (440) 826-8539, mkocar@bw.edu
- Faculty
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Full-Time Faculty
Rochelle Berndt
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Kent State UniversityCynthia Dieterich
Professor
Ph.D., Kent State UniversitySusan Finelli-Genovese
Professor
Ed.D., Walden UniversityDebra Janas
Professor
Ph.D., Kent State UniversityMichelle Kocar
Associate Professor
Ed.D. Northcentral UniversityJeannie Votypka
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., St. John's UniversityAdjunct Faculty
Dave Bowlin
Lecturer
Ed.D., University of PittsburghTheodore Caleris
Lecturer
Ph.D., Cleveland State UniversityMatt Dunlap
Lecturer
M.S., Ashland UniversityGjergj Haxhiu
Lecturer
M.D.Y. Concordia University & Gwynedd Mercy UniversityJoseph Hruby
Lecturer
Ph.D. Kent State UniversityLynne Lawson
Lecturer
Ed.D., Walden UniversityHealther Marzenski
Lecturer
M.Ed. Baldwin Wallace UniversityVishtasp Nuggud
Lecturer
Ph.D., Cleveland State UniversityHenry Pettiegrew
Lecturer
Ph.D. Cleveland State UniversityBarbara Sposet
Lecturer
Ph.D. Kent State UniversityDave Vale
Lecturer
M.Ed., Cleveland State UniversityWilliam Wagner
Lecturer
Ed.D., Ashland UniversityRobert Wilson
Lecturer
M.A. The Ohio State University