International School Leadership, M.S.E.

The Master of Science in Education with a major in International School Leadership is for educators in international schools who want to assume leadership positions in those schools. It is designed in partnership with the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) and PLS 3rd Learning. The program develops the leadership, instructional, and management skills needed to be an international school leader. The degree includes 10 courses (30 credit hours) all offered online.

Requirements

The requirements for this 30-credit degree are:

PLS 3rd Learning/ AAIE Courses (21 Credits)

EDIL 5001 - Vision and Mission to Guide International Schools
EDIL 5002 - Leading For Staff and Student Learning in International Schools
EDIL 5003 - Governance in International Schools
EDIL 5004 - International School Management and Leadership
EDIL 5005 - Building and Sustaining a Healthy International School Culture
EDIL 5006 - Ethical Leadership in International Schools
EDIL 5007 - Situational Awareness and Diplomacy in International Schools

Wilkes Required: 9 Credits

ED 508 - Intercultural Communication
ED 525 - Introduction to Educational Research /Master’s Level
ED 539 - Advanced Studies in Teaching and Leading

Total Credits: 30

Courses offered through the PLS 3rd Learning course management system are designated by the EDIL acronym, while courses offered through the Wilkes course managements system are designated by the ED acronym.