Catholic schools are different by design: they do more, teach more, and are responsible for more than meeting state standards and benchmarks. The focus on professional training of Catholic school leaders should address this difference, where Catholic faith impacts and influences how its leaders perform, providing a valued option to modern secular school leadership programs.
The Masters in Catholic Educational Leadership program addresses elements that are missing in secular-focused programs: from advancing Catholic mission and identity, to nurturing the formation of mind, body and spirit of students and staff, to leading with moral standards faithful to the Church, to countering relativism and utilitarianism in the educational program. Its focus is both practical and spiritual—delivering the professional skills, knowledge, and inspiration for successful Catholic educational leadership. This M.Ed. program is designed to exert maximum influence and support in confident response to the challenges and opportunities facing the leaders of Catholic schools nationwide.
A critical goal of the program is to produce a community of learners and friends and a network of lifelong colleagues. The relationships formed over the summers also enhance online conversations and learning throughout the academic year.
Toward this end, candidates attend a two-week summer session each year. Each session lasts 2 weeks and covers 2 courses. Transportation and room and board at AMU are at the expense of the candidate. Families are welcome at their cost.
Summer I (2 weeks at AMU)
Fall I
Spring I
Summer II (2 weeks at AMU)
Fall II
Spring II (optional)
*Recommended Rotation (18 months); Online In Fall and Spring
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