Curriculum

The 30-credit hour program is completed in 13 months.

Research-based principles are applied in classroom learning settings, collaborative projects, and field-based experiences. Based on current COVID guidelines, Summer 2021 learning will likely continue to be Virtual or SMU Flex. 

2021-2022 Calendar

Summer 2021: 11 hours

Summer 1: June 1-30

  • EPL 6355 Student Culture and Support

Summer 2: July 6-30

  • EPL 6375 Leading with Values
  • EPL 6391 Collaborative Leadership

Summer 3: June 1-August 4

  • EPL 6243 Field Studies 1

Fall 2021: August 23 - December 18 (8 hours)

  • EPL 6340 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Leadership – Monday Evenings 5:15 – 8:15
  • EPL 6354 Leading Organizational Change – Wednesday Evenings 5:15 – 8:15
  • EPL 6247 Field Studies 2
     

Spring 2022: January 19 - May 14 (8 hours)

  • EPL 6350 Developing Human Capital – Monday Evenings 5:15 – 8:15
  • EPL 6367 Instructional Leadership – Wednesday Evenings 5:15 – 8:15
  • EPL 6251 Field Studies 3

Summer 2022: 3 hours

Summer 1: June 1-30

  • EPL 6246 Academic Leadership: STEM 
  • EPL 6193 Capstone Experience (Course does not meet)