Human Resources Department

Oakland University Offers an Educational Leadership Course

Beginning in Fall 2018, Oakland University offers an exciting opportunity to enroll in a 6-credit educational leadership course offered through the Department of Organizational Leadership.

This course is designed for teachers and administrators who need to fulfill professional certification renewal or advancement requirements.

Course Highlights:

  1. Earn 6-graduate credits through this cohort course offered over two semesters (October 2018-April 2019) in two, 3-credit modules; both modules are required and are taken in sequence as they comprise the total 6-credit experience.

Classes meet one Tuesday per month from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with online connections between face-to-face meetings. Mandatory orientation 10/23; classes meet 10/30, 11/27, 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, & 4/9.

  1. Face-to-face classes held in the Bloomfield Hills School district at the Doyle Center (7273 Wing Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills).
  2. Course content focuses on effective leadership techniques& effective instruction.
  3. Course requirements include an assessment analysis/critique of a building or district initiative or program that connects with each participant’s professional role as either teacher or administrator; additional assignments include reviews of current research aligned with school leadership and a comprehensive personal and professional development plan.
  4. Tuition for each 3-credit module due at the beginning of each semester. No additional service fees other than tuition.  Graduate Tuition is $706.25 per credit hour.

For course and registration information, please contact:

Dr. Christine Abbott, Course Instructor   (248) 370-2636      cabbott@oakland.edu