Leadership, Policy and Politics
The course of study in Leadership, Policy, and Politics prepares students for such positions as policy analyst, policy advocate, and educational researcher. It develops students’ skills in the political, economic, and legal analysis of education policy issues, while focusing on the role of leadership. Students are required to explore one policy topic in depth as part of a field experience. Coursework includes a research methods sequence suitable to the requirements of education policy professionals and experience writing policy briefs for a variety of audiences. Doctoral students complete the master’s-level core courses, a two-part advancement to candidacy process, and a research dissertation. Coursework beyond the core is chosen individually in conjunction with a faculty advisor. Students in the Leadership, Policy, and Politics concentration may take coursework leading to the M.A., Ed.M., or Ed.D., and to the Ph.D. in Education Leadership.
Most coursework is offered during the school year. Contact Professor Luis Huerta at (212) 678-4199. For individual degree program planners and special applications go to
www.tc.edu/o&l/lpp.
M.A. in Education Leadership with a course of study in Leadership, Policy, and Politics (ELPL)
This 33-point degree is intended for educators and non-educators considering entry level positions in education policy or management who do not want building-level certifica-tion. The policy and politics concentration requires a sequence of courses including introduction to economic, political, and legal policy perspectives, education leadership, and a research methods sequence. Students also complete a policy analysis project. Degree requirements may be completed in one year of intensive study or on a part-time basis.
Ed.M. in Education Leadership with a course of study in Leadership, Policy, and Politics (ELPL)
The 60-point degree is intended for educators and non-educators seeking careers in education policy in either the private or the public sector. The program of study builds on the required M.A. course sequence with additional work in a policy area relevant to the student’s interests. Up to 30 points of eligible coursework from another graduate institution or program may be applied to the Ed.M. degree.
Ed.D. in Education Leadership with a course of study in Leadership, Policy, and Politics (ELPL)(not accepting applications for 2010-2011)
The 90-point degree in Leadership, Policy and Politics, intended for aspiring experts in the political, economic, or legal analysis of educational issues, emphasizing the practice of education leadership as policy analysts, researchers, or advisors. The program anti-cipates strong commitments to education from applicants, and prepares candidates to excel in the integration of theory and practice. It requires the completion of the Leader-ship, Policy, and Politics master’s degree core curriculum, a substantial methodological strand, and a two-part (theory and practice) advancement to candidacy process before students may begin a research dissertation. Applicants experienced in the practice of education are expected to focus on developing their skills in policy analysis, while those with policy-related experience are expected to develop a solid understanding of the unique ways that schools function and are governed. Up to 40 points of acceptable credit may be transferred from another graduate institution with an advisor’s approval, and required coursework may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. For the Ph.D. in Education Leadership with a concentration in Leadership, Policy and Politics, see the description below for the Ph.D. in Education Leadership.
