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Mission Statement: The mission of the University of North Alabama Instructional Leadership Preparation Program is to prepare engaged, collaborative and effective leaders of learning through the integration of theory, reflection and applied leadership opportunities. This program is grounded in the Alabama Standards for Instructional Leaders, and focuses on the development of essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Class A instructional leadership program allows candidates to benefit from purposeful hands-on experiences designed to prepare them to lead the essential work of school improvement and higher student achievement. School-based assignments are designed to provide opportunities for the application of knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking that are required to effectively perform the core responsibilities of a school leader, as identified in Alabama leadership standards and research. The developmental continuum of program practice progresses from observing to participating in and then to leading school-based activities related to the core responsibilities of instructional leaders, with analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of real-life problems at each level.

anchors internship activities in real-world problems instructional leaders face
provides for appropriate structure and support of learning experiences
ensures quality guidance and supervision
Instructional Leadership Program Options

Candidates eligible for the Class A instructional leadership master's program must hold a valid Alabama Class B Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or a valid Alabama Class A Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or instructional support area and meet program admission requirements.

Candidates eligible for the Class A Instructional Leadership Certificate program must hold a Class A Professional Educator Certificate and meet program admission requirements. Program candidates are able to complete a reduced-hour program (18 hours) to be recommended for a Class A Instructional Leadership Certificate.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You can do anything! Humanities programs ready students for globalized careers and continuing education. Leadership, communication, both verbal and writing, and critical thinking are a few of the many skills acquired by Humanities majors that are universally marketable and desirable in every workplace. Not only are these skills necessary in everyday life, but they can also lead to careers or further education in the following:

Business
Education
Curation
Government
Law
Library Science

In today’s competitive job market, approximately 93% of employers look for candidates who think critically, communicate clearly, and solve problems with ease. The Humanities cultivate a curriculum around such characteristics developing creativity, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking that will not only help students to get the job, but perform successfully throughout their career.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All official test scores must be sent to UNA directly from the testing centers.
ETS Code is 1735.

Language proficiency is a required of all international students. This requirement can be met in two ways: through a test score from a recognized agency or through UNA's English as a Second Language Program.

If available, original test should be sent directly to UNA (CODE:1735). Language Proficiency Required Scores:

CBT = 213
iBT = 79
IELTS = 6.0
TOEIC = 670
PTE = 54
Duolingo = 100
GRE/GMAT
GRE = 286

GMAT = 450 Equivalent to GRE 286 (V=150, Q=148)

University of North Alabama

Florence , Alabama ,United States