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Educational Leadership, Graduate Certificate
Requirements
The Graduate Certificate for Educational Leadership in UVU’s School of Education (SOE) is designed to align with the current Ed Leadership emphasis in the M.Ed. The certificate will meet the needs of candidates who have previously completed a master’s degree (M.Ed) and now wish to prepare as potential administrative and instructional school leaders for Utah’s schools. Curriculum for this option will be based on the standards for administrative/supervisory endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education (USOE), and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). The grad certificate program will be formatted to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses offered in the evenings and in blended and online formats, but will not require them to retake core courses previously completed. The administrative/supervisory certificate will prepare leaders for 21st century schools in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and human resource administration. Course objectives will emphasize performance of school and classroom leadership functions, functional knowledge of local, state, and national educational agencies and regulations, demonstrated competencies in administrative skills, and applied understandings of current research around effective teaching, theories of learning, and educational policy. Candidates will be required to complete supervised internship work that is required by Utah code.
Total Program Credits: 21
| Matriculation Requirements: | |||
| Earned M.Ed. | |||
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 21 Credits | ||
| EDUC 6120 | Personal Leadership and Organizational Design | 3 | |
| EDUC 6130 | School Operations and Management-Finance/Law/Safety | 3 | |
| EDUC 6140 | Instructional Leadership and Data-based Decision Makin | 3 | |
| EDUC 6150 | School Operations and Management-Communication/Planning/HR/Evaluatio | 3 | |
| EDUC 6160 | Leading Professional Learning Communities | 3 | |
| EDUC 6170 | Leading Change/Innovation/Educational Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| EDUC 6200 | Masters Project | 3 | |
Graduation Requirements:
- Completion of all required coursework, with a grade of B- or better.
- Successful completion of USBE required competencies or internship hours.
- Complete 21 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6150 | Organization Operations and Management - Communication/Planning/HR/Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 6160 | Leading Professional Learning Communities | 3 |
| Semester total: | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6120 | Personal Leadership and Organizational Design | 3 |
| EDUC 6170 | Leading Change/Innovation/Educational Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Semester total: | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6130 | School Operations and Management - Finance/Law/Safety | 3 |
| EDUC 6140 | Instructional Leadership and Data-based Decision Making | 3 |
| EDUC 6200 | Masters Project | 3 |
| Semester total: | 9 | |
| Degree total: | 21 |
Department
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School of Education
- Interim Dean: Vessela Ilieva
- Office: ME 117b
- Telephone: 801-863-5183
- Associate Dean: Stan Harward
- Office: ME 112a
- Telephone: 801-863-6571
- Assistant to Dean: Wendi Hillman
- Office: ME 117
- Telephone: 801-863-6543
Education Graduate Programs
- Program Director: Debora Escalante
- Office: ME 116c
- Telephone: 801-863-6722
- Email: debora.escalante@uvu.edu
- Coordinator of Endorsement Program: John Allan
- Telephone: 801-863-7614
- Email: john.allan@uvu.edu
- Graduate Administrative Assistant: LynnEl Springer
- Telephone: 801-863-5468
- Email: LSpringer@uvu.edu
- Administrative Contact: Connie Wright
- Telephone: 801-863-8228
- Email: wrightco@uvu.edu
- Advisor: Leslie Hudson
- Office: ME 114f
- Telephone: 801-863-8527
- Email: HUDSONLE@uvu.edu
Master of Education
Program Description
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree at Utah Valley University is an applied master's degree aimed at building the instructional skill and professional competency of teachers, clinicians and administrative leaders in K-12 and higher education. The goal is to enable participants to become more proficient in selecting optimum, research-based, curriculum design strategies that best apply to specific teaching situations.
There are currently eleven emphases in the Master of Education Degree:
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Technology
- Elementary Mathematics
- Elementary STEM
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Gifted and Talented Education
- Higher Education Leadership
- Reading I
- Secondary Teaching
- Teacher Leadership
The M.Ed. requires 30-33 semester hours of graduate course work and completion of a culminating applied instructional project tailored to the particular interests of program participants. Participants enter the M.Ed. program in cohorts and progress through the degree program in a group. While the culminating applied instructional project is unique to each student, some course work and many class activities are done in collaboration with fellow students.
Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching
The Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching is designed for individuals who would like to receive a Utah Secondary Teaching License, and have earned a bachelor’s degree in one of the teaching major subject areas for secondary education approved by the Utah State Board of Education. This program will include the basic coursework and field experiences required of all teacher candidates for an initial teaching license, ensuring that competencies in both subject knowledge and pedagogy are met. Students completing this certificate may transfer the credits earned in this program toward an emphasis in Secondary Teaching in the Master of Education degree.
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
The Graduate Certificate for Educational Leadership in UVU’s School of Education (SOE) is designed to align with the current Ed Leadership emphasis in the M.Ed. The certificate will meet the needs of candidates who have previously completed a master’s degree (M.Ed) and now wish to prepare as potential administrative and instructional school leaders for Utah’s schools. Curriculum for this option will be based on the standards for administrative/supervisory endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education (USOE), and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). The grad certificate program will be formatted to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses offered in the evenings and in blended and online formats, but will not require them to retake core courses previously completed. The administrative/supervisory certificate will prepare leaders for 21st century schools in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and human resource administration. Course objectives will emphasize performance of school and classroom leadership functions, functional knowledge of local, state, and national educational agencies and regulations, demonstrated competencies in administrative skills, and applied understandings of current research around effective teaching, theories of learning, and educational policy. Candidates will be required to complete supervised internship work that is required by Utah code.
Admission & Retention
Application to the Program
Admission to graduate programs or permission of the Dean of the School of Education is required for enrollment in the Master of Education and Graduate Certificate courses.
Applicants should complete an online graduate application by following the application link on the UVU Web site and follow all instructions for graduate application and admission. Applications and application fees must be received by March 31 for consideration for summer semester. Students in the M.Ed. program begin with full-time coursework in the summers and part-time enrollment in the fall and spring semesters.
Required support materials received after the application deadline will delay processing of the application. The School of Education Graduate Screening Committee reviews applications and schedules interviews for applicants meeting minimum admission requirements. The Director of Graduate Studies for the School of Education notifies all applicants in writing of the admission decision. The University cannot guarantee a response on or before a specific date. All admission materials become the property of UVU and will not be returned to the applicant.
Reapplication
If an applicant is not admitted, s/he may reapply. All current admission requirements at the time of application must be met in order to be fully admitted to the program.
Satisfactory Progress
Continuation in the Master of Education program is determined by: (1) satisfactory progress (B- or higher) in all courses and (2) satisfactory completion
Academic Probation
A student can be recommended for academic probation for the following reason(s): (1) Failure to meet the scholarship requirements of the Graduate Program of an overall GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, with no individual course grade lower than B-; (2) Failure to complete prescribed courses; and/or (3) Failure to adhere to University student rights and responsibilities standards.
Dismissal from the Program
A student can be dismissed from the Master of Education program for the following reason(s):
- Academic dishonesty;
- Continued failure to meet academic standards; and/or
- Continued failure to adhere to University student rights and responsibilities standards.
| 2019-20 Base Graduate-Tuition and General Fee Schedule | ||||||||
| Resident | Non-Resident | |||||||
| Credit Hours | Tuition | Fees | Total | Credit Hours | Tuition | Fees | Total | |
| 0.5 | 144.00 | 17.50 | 161.50 | 0.5 | 439.00 | 17.50 | 456.50 | |
| 1.0 | 288.00 | 35.00 | 323.00 | 1.0 | 878.00 | 35.00 | 913.00 | |
| 1.5 | 432.00 | 52.50 | 484.50 | 1.5 | 1,317.00 | 52.50 | 1,369.50 | |
| 2.0 | 576.00 | 70.00 | 646.00 | 2.0 | 1,756.00 | 70.00 | 1,826.00 | |
| 2.5 | 720.00 | 87.50 | 807.50 | 2.5 | 2,195.00 | 87.50 | 2,282.50 | |
| 3.0 | 864.00 | 105.00 | 969.00 | 3.0 | 2,634.00 | 105.00 | 2,739.00 | |
| 3.5 | 1,008.00 | 122.50 | 1,130.50 | 3.5 | 3,073.00 | 122.50 | 3,195.50 | |
| 4.0 | 1,152.00 | 140.00 | 1,292.00 | 4.0 | 3,512.00 | 140.00 | 3,652.00 | |
| 4.5 | 1,296.00 | 157.50 | 1,453.50 | 4.5 | 3,951.00 | 157.50 | 4,108.50 | |
| 5.0 | 1,440.00 | 175.00 | 1,615.00 | 5.0 | 4,390.00 | 175.00 | 4,565.00 | |
| 5.5 | 1,584.00 | 192.50 | 1,776.50 | 5.5 | 4,829.00 | 192.50 | 5,021.50 | |
| 6.0 | 1,728.00 | 210.00 | 1,938.00 | 6.0 | 5,268.00 | 210.00 | 5,478.00 | |
| 6.5 | 1,872.00 | 227.50 | 2,099.50 | 6.5 | 5,707.00 | 227.50 | 5,934.50 | |
| 7.0 | 2,016.00 | 245.00 | 2,261.00 | 7.0 | 6,146.00 | 245.00 | 6,391.00 | |
| 7.5 | 2,160.00 | 262.50 | 2,422.50 | 7.5 | 6,585.00 | 262.50 | 6,847.50 | |
| 8.0 | 2,304.00 | 280.00 | 2,584.00 | 8.0 | 7,024.00 | 280.00 | 7,304.00 | |
| 8.5 | 2,448.00 | 297.50 | 2,745.50 | 8.5 | 7,463.00 | 297.50 | 7,760.50 | |
| 9.0 | 2,592.00 | 315.00 | 2,907.00 | 9.0 | 7,902.00 | 315.00 | 8,217.00 | |
| 9.5 | 2,736.00 | 332.50 | 3,068.50 | 9.5 | 8,341.00 | 332.50 | 8,673.50 | |
| 10.0 | 2,880.00 | 350.00 | 3,230.00 | 10.0 | 8,780.00 | 350.00 | 9,130.00 | |
| 10.5 | 3,024.00 | 350.00 | 3,374.00 | 10.5 | 9,219.00 | 350.00 | 9,569.00 | |
| 11.0 | 3,168.00 | 350.00 | 3,518.00 | 11.0 | 9,658.00 | 350.00 | 10,008.00 | |
| 11.5 | 3,312.00 | 350.00 | 3,662.00 | 11.5 | 10,097.00 | 350.00 | 10,447.00 | |
| 12.0 | 3,456.00 | 350.00 | 3,806.00 | 12.0 | 10,536.00 | 350.00 | 10,886.00 | |
| 12.5 | 3,600.00 | 350.00 | 3,950.00 | 12.5 | 10,975.00 | 350.00 | 11,325.00 | |
| 13.0 | 3,744.00 | 350.00 | 4,094.00 | 13.0 | 11,414.00 | 350.00 | 11,764.00 | |
| 13.5 | 3,888.00 | 350.00 | 4,238.00 | 13.5 | 11,853.00 | 350.00 | 12,203.00 | |
| 14.0 | 4,032.00 | 350.00 | 4,382.00 | 14.0 | 12,292.00 | 350.00 | 12,642.00 | |
| 14.5 | 4,176.00 | 350.00 | 4,526.00 | 14.5 | 12,731.00 | 350.00 | 13,081.00 | |
| 15.0 | 4,320.00 | 350.00 | 4,670.00 | 15.0 | 13,170.00 | 350.00 | 13,520.00 | |
| 15.5 | 4,464.00 | 350.00 | 4,814.00 | 15.5 | 13,609.00 | 350.00 | 13,959.00 | |
| 16.0 | 4,608.00 | 350.00 | 4,958.00 | 16.0 | 14,048.00 | 350.00 | 14,398.00 | |
| 16.5 | 4,752.00 | 350.00 | 5,102.00 | 16.5 | 14,487.00 | 350.00 | 14,837.00 | |
| 17.0 | 4,896.00 | 350.00 | 5,246.00 | 17.0 | 14,926.00 | 350.00 | 15,276.00 | |
| 17.5 | 5,040.00 | 350.00 | 5,390.00 | 17.5 | 15,365.00 | 350.00 | 15,715.00 | |
| 18.0 | 5,184.00 | 350.00 | 5,534.00 | 18.0 | 15,804.00 | 350.00 | 16,154.00 | |
| 18.5 | 5,328.00 | 350.00 | 5,678.00 | 18.5 | 16,243.00 | 350.00 | 16,593.00 | |
| 19.0 | 5,472.00 | 350.00 | 5,822.00 | 19.0 | 16,682.00 | 350.00 | 17,032.00 | |
| 19.5 | 5,616.00 | 350.00 | 5,966.00 | 19.5 | 17,121.00 | 350.00 | 17,471.00 | |
| 20.0 | 5,760.00 | 350.00 | 6,110.00 | 20.0 | 17,560.00 | 350.00 | 17,910.00 | |
| 20.5 | 5,904.00 | 350.00 | 6,254.00 | 20.5 | 17,999.00 | 350.00 | 18,349.00 | |
| 21.0 | 6,048.00 | 350.00 | 6,398.00 | 21.0 | 18,438.00 | 350.00 | 18,788.00 | |
| 21.5 | 6,192.00 | 350.00 | 6,542.00 | 21.5 | 18,877.00 | 350.00 | 19,227.00 | |
| 22.0 | 6,336.00 | 350.00 | 6,686.00 | 22.0 | 19,316.00 | 350.00 | 19,666.00 | |
| 22.5 | 6,480.00 | 350.00 | 6,830.00 | 22.5 | 19,755.00 | 350.00 | 20,105.00 | |
| 23.0 | 6,624.00 | 350.00 | 6,974.00 | 23.0 | 20,194.00 | 350.00 | 20,544.00 | |
| 23.5 | 6,768.00 | 350.00 | 7,118.00 | 23.5 | 20,633.00 | 350.00 | 20,983.00 | |
| 24.0 | 6,912.00 | 350.00 | 7,262.00 | 24.0 | 21,072.00 | 350.00 | 21,422.00 | |
| 24.5 | 7,056.00 | 350.00 | 7,406.00 | 24.5 | 21,511.00 | 350.00 | 21,861.00 | |
| 25.0 | 7,200.00 | 350.00 | 7,550.00 | 25.0 | 21,950.00 | 350.00 | 22,300.00 | |
| For each credit hour over 25, $288 per credit hour will be assessed for residents and $878 per credit hour for non-residents | ||||||||
Faculty
Lorilynn Brandt(2009)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Debora Escalante(2009)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Vessela Ilieva(2010)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Sandy Jay(2011)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Mi Kang(2011)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Michael Patch(2007)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Nancy Peterson(1997)
Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Makenzie Selland(2012)
Assistant Professor
Department: Secondary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Mary Sowder(2008)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Elaine Tuft(2006)
Associate Professor
Department: Elementary Education
Department Chair
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Bryan Waite(2007)
Associate Professor
Department: Secondary Education
Department Chair
Department: Education Graduate Studies
Faculty
Trevor Warburton(2017)
Assistant Professor
Department: Secondary Education
Faculty
Department: Education Graduate Studies
