School Leadership Program

Vision and Mission

The vision of the School Leadership Program is to influence the field and practice of school leadership by preparing individuals to be competent, caring and qualified educational leaders who have a compelling sense of purpose for continuous improvement of schools and learning for all students. 

Program Goals

  • PREPARE Effective School Leaders

  • PURSUE  Dynamic Stability & Responsiveness to Stakeholders

  • PROVIDE a Graduate Program of Excellence

Focus of Student Learning Outcomes

  • Professional Knowledge
  • Learning Communities
  • Strategic Decision-Making and Change
  • Effective & Caring Leadership

Two Tracks to School Leadership

The School Leadership Program is available through two different tracks. Both tracks have the same faculty and curriculum. The key difference between the tracks is found in the structure of their schedule and the resulting internship opportunities. 

  • 12 months of full-time study
  • 2 months part-time study (first spring term)
  • One-year, extensive internship (4/day week)
  • 22 months of part-time study
  • Part-time internships, over the course of program
  • Ability to customize course and internship pacing

Both tracks:

  • Work closely with the BYU Public School Partnership. 
  • Base curriculum on current research in the field of educational leadership. 
  • Share the same vision, mission, aims, goals and the ability to complete the State-required administrative internship. 
  • Are designed with a cohort of students (12-15) who go through the program together. 
  • Include a variety of program activities, including field trips to schools, internship workshops, Praxis workshops, guest speakers and social activities. 
  • Provide the opportunity to be recommended to the State of Utah to receive administrative licensure. 

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