Master of Arts in Classical Leadership Course Sequence and Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Classical Leadership is a 36-credit degree program, offered in six (6) consecutive semesters starting each summer. This program includes six (6) credits in the foundational principles and history of classical education, 19 credits in the practice of school leadership and 11 credits in classical traditions and pedagogy. In addition, all candidates will create a portfolio of professional work demonstrating their understanding of and practical skill in applying school leadership concepts within a classical, liberal arts setting.
Degree Requirements
- Students must complete 36 credit-hours of course work within six (6) calendar years from the date of initial enrollment.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be attained in all graduate work.
- Degree candidates must successfully complete portfolio requirements under the supervision of the program director.
Course Format & Delivery
Most courses are delivered online through Benedictine College’s course management system (typically Blackboard). Online courses include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous work. Two courses are delivered ONLY in-person during the summer institute, which occurs in July for the first summer of the program and late June for the second summer. Housing for the summer institute is available through Benedictine College. If you have any questions, contact us for more information.
Course Sequence:
First Year
Summer
- CLST-5010 Education & the Human Person (3 credit hours) [Intensive in-person on campus]
- EDUC-6640 Partnering With Parents and the Community (3 credit hours)
Fall
- EDUC-6622 Educational Law (3 credit hours)
- One 3-credit course in EITHER Classical Traditions or Pedagogy
Select either:
CLST-6110 Classical Tradition in the Ancient World (3 credit hours)
CLST-5115 Classical Methods for Reading (3 credit hours)
Spring
- EDUC-5515 Models & Strategies in Instructional Leadership (3 credit hours)
- One 3-credit course in EITHER Classical Traditions or Pedagogy
Select either:
CLST-6120 Classical Tradition in the Medieval World (3 credit hours)
CLST-5125 Classical Methods for Mathematics (3 credit hours)
Second Year
Summer
- CLST-5020 History & Theory of Classical Education (3 credit hours) [Intensive in-person on campus]
- EDUC 6606 School Leadership, Management, and Finance (4 credit hours)
Fall
- EDUC-6642 Educational Leadership (3 credit hours)
- One course in EITHER Classical Traditions or Pedagogy
Select either:
CLST-6110 Classical Tradition in the Ancient World (3 credit hours)
CLST-6130 Classical Tradition in the Renaissance World (3 credit hours)
CLST-5115 Classical Methods for Reading (3 credit hours)
CLST-5135 Classical Methods for the Sciences (2 credit hours)
CLST-5225 Classical Methods for Language Instruction (2 credit hours)
Spring
- EDUC-6612 Supervision in Education (3 credit hours)
- One course in EITHER Classical Traditions or Pedagogy
Select either:
CLST-6120 Classical Tradition in the Medieval World (3 credit hours)
CLST-5125 Classical Methods for Mathematics (3 credit hours)
CLST-5145 Classical Methods for Geography & History (2 credit hours)
Portfolio Requirements:
Each student will create a portfolio to serve as evidence of each student’s mastery of our programs goals and learning objectives. Moreover, this portfolio provides each student with clear documentation of his or her understanding of the foundational principles and pedagogy of the classical, liberal arts tradition as well as the practical skills needed for school leadership.
