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Master of Catholic School Leadership

DIRECTOR

Associate Professor Boazman

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 Catholic School Leadership Courses

EDU 5342Foundations of Catholic Education

3
EDU 6361The Catholic School Principal

3
EDU 6362Instructional Leadership

3
EDU 6363Organizational Leadership and Planning

3
EDU 6364Non-Public School Finance and Development

3
EDU 6365Non-Public School Law

3
EDU 6366Catholic School Leadership Internship

3

Required Theology Courses

TMIN 5311Graduate Proseminar

3
TMIN 5330Systematic Theology

3
TMIN 5350Moral Theology

3
TMIN 6375Catechetics 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.