Pathways Information
The EC-12 leadership pathway is designed for key leadership positions in public and private primary and secondary schools, particularly those in rural communities. Specific leadership skill development and enhancement for mid-management (e.g., principals, assistant principals, curriculum directors, and special programs directors) and executive leadership positions (superintendents and assistant superintendents) in EC-12 educational settings, and/or executive directors of Education Service Centers or professional educators’ organizations. As an option, Texas superintendent certification can also be obtained in this pathway. Graduates are also qualified to assume professorships in departments of education in colleges and universities.
The higher education leadership pathway is designed for leadership positions in higher education institutions serving rural regions. Specific leadership skills for administrative positions at colleges, universities, educational organizations, non-profits, and/or instructional positions in higher education include upper (presidents and vice-presidents) and mid-management leadership (deans, department heads, directors, etc.) with a deep understanding of ethics, organizational theory, power, decision-making, academic research, and scholarly writing.
The educational business and finance pathway is designed for financial leadership positions in educational institutions (primary, secondary, and post-secondary) serving rural regions. Specific leadership skills for business officers and those seeking a specialization in business affairs within educational institutions, including an understanding of the legal/fiscal structures, constraints and opportunities available to chief financial officers and their support teams. This program also provides a deep understanding of ethics, organizational theory, power, decision-making, academic research, and scholarly writing through which financial management action is deployed to the good of institutions.
For additional information please consult our Curriculum and Course Scheduling Guide.
