Frequently Asked Questions

1. When can I register for LEAD/MED/CAGS courses?
   
   Any semester (fall, spring, summer)
2. Are there any pre-requisite courses?
   
   EDLE 510 Seminar on Educational Leadership is a pre-requisite for all MED and LEAD-PB courses, and EDLE 670 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Seminar is a pre-requisite for all CAGS and LEAD-PM courses.
3. Is there a recommended sequence of courses?
   
   Two courses are recommended per semester including the summer. Initial courses by program are:
    
   LEAD-PB    EDLE 510 and EDLE 569
   LEAD-PM   EDLE 670 and EDLE 669
   MED           EDLE 510 and EDLE 530
   CAGS         EDLE 670 and EDLE 675
    
   As students seeking licensure in the State of Massachusetts complete the pre-practicum courses (EDLE 510/670, EDLE 569/669, EDLE 578/678, EDLE 564/664 OR EDLE 565/665), they are to contact the program coordinator to set up their practicum schedule, or send an email request to mbuonanduci@bridgew.edu. Students will be assigned a college supervisor who will supervise a 6-credit practicum in the student's place of employment or another educational setting of their choosing. The practicum extends over two semesters (LEAD students complete practicum in one semester).
4. Do I have to do Internship/Practicum as part of my program?
   
   If you are seeking licensure, you must complete an internship or practicum
5. What is the CAGS Extern?
   
   The CAGS Extern course (EDLE 681) is the culminating course where students work independently on their Leadership Projects. You must complete the leadership project and present your findings in your oral comprehensive exam to conclude your CAGS program.
6. How long is an internship/Practicum?
   
   An internship/practicum is completed over a full year (fall and spring semesters – 3 credits per semester) with a total of 350 hours in your school site being supervised by a practitioner in the area that you are seeking licensure and a college supervisor. Candidates in the LEAD program or candidates who are currently employed as school administrators are required to complete their practicum in one semester (6 credits).
7. What do you do during an internship/practicum?
   
   A set of national competencies are documented during the internship/practicum. They can be found on this site and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and NCATE Web Site.
8. What is the cost of the program?
   
   The cost of a 3 credit graduate class on campus is currently $1024.14 (Fall 2011). This cost is subject to change. Please contact the Student Accounts on graduate tuition at (508) 531-1225.