Master of Catholic School Leadership

Program Director

Degree Requirements

The purpose of the Catholic School Leadership program is to prepare prospective and current Catholic school principals for the effective execution of the responsibilities of administrators in Catholic schools.

The Master of Catholic School Leadership (M.C.S.L.) degree combines 15 credit hours of pastoral and theological studies with 21 credit hours of courses in Catholic School Leadership. Together, these courses bring the light of faith to the task of effective leadership in a Catholic school.

Required Theology Courses

TMIN 5310	Foundations of Catholic Biblical Interpretation	3
TMIN 5330	Systematic Theology	3
TMIN 5350	Moral Theology	3
TMIN 6375	Catechetics and the Development of Faith	3

In addition to the required Theology/Ministry courses listed above, students are required to consult with their Catholic School Leadership advisor to choose 1 elective course. Suggested electives include TMIN 5360 Liturgy and Sacraments, TMIN 5340 Church History, TMIN 5370 Theological Reflection.

Required Catholic School Leadership Courses

EDU 5342	Foundations of Catholic Education	3
EDU 6361	The Catholic School Principal	3
EDU 6362	Instructional Leadership	3
EDU 6363	Organizational Leadership and Planning	3
EDU 6364	Non-Public School Finance and Development	3
EDU 6365	Non-Public School Law	3
EDU 6366	Catholic School Leadership Internship	3