UR Education Consortium with Caroline County Schools
At the University of Richmond, we seek to meet the learning needs of working professionals through the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. We’re collaborating with Caroline County Public Schools to offer degree programs at discounted tuition rates through the UR Education Consortium. If you work at one of Caroline County’s public schools, you’re eligible for the discount.
How the UR Education Consortium Works
Complete the consortium-specific application form and be sure to indicate that you’re applying as a Caroline County member by identifying your school name. Once admitted and enrolled, you’ll be billed for the discounted tuition rate until you complete your degree or leave employment at a UR Education Consortium organization (in your case, a public school in Caroline County).
You must meet general admission requirements for your selected program of study, and you must maintain your academic standing as required by the program. The 20% discount will apply to the currently active tuition rate, which you can expect to increase moderately (typically about 5%) each year. Current tuition rates are available on our Tuition and Fees page.
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) program prepares current educators to lead PK-12 schools. Available credentials are a master of education (M.Ed.) for those seeking a master’s degree and a graduate certificate for those who already hold an earned master’s degree.
- Discounted tuition: $577/semester hour (regularly $721/hour)
- Required hours: 31 hours for M.Ed., 22 hours for graduate certificate
- Admission: Review ELPS admission requirements in the SPCS catalog
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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Total: 31 semester hours
CORE
15 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Each course includes a 30-hour practicum.
EDUC601U Foundations of Educational Leadership Studies
EDUC602U Data for Decision-Making
EDUC603U Leading and Supervising Instruction
EDUC605U School Law and Policy for Ethical Leadership
EDUC606U Organizational Operations in Human Resource and Fiscal Leadership
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
9 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Each course includes a 10-hour practicum.
EDUC630U School Technology
EDUC632U Leading Change through an Equity Lens
EDUC635U Strategic Improvement and Effective Communication in Schools
FIELD EXPERIENCE
7 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Reflective Leadership Seminar residency includes 170 hours in practicum.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
All candidates must complete a Capstone Assignment.
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership &...
Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
An earned graduate degree is required for admission.
Total: 22 semester hours
CORE
15 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Each course includes a 30-hour practicum.
EDUC601U Foundations of Educational Leadership Studies
EDUC602U Data for Decision-Making
EDUC603U Leading and Supervising Instruction
EDUC605U School Law and Policy for Ethical Leadership
EDUC606U Organizational Operations in Human Resource and Fiscal Leadership
FIELD EXPERIENCE
7 semester hours. Includes 170 hour practicum hours.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
All candidates must complete a Capstone Assignment.