Graduate

Chief School Business Official: Prepare for the leadership roles in school finance, budgeting, human resources, facilities operations and management, strategic planning, public relations, and legal issues ensuring effective management of educational resources within school districts. We provide a solid foundation in school business administration. Contact Dr. Brad Colwell, Professor, Educational Administration at bcolwell@siu.edu.

Principal: Prepare to assume the responsibilities of highly effective leaders who improve the academic achievement and development of the students they oversee as principal, assistant principal or similar position at the PreK-Age 22 level. Contact Dr. Brad Colwell, Professor, Educational Administration at bcolwell@siu.edu.

Superintendent: Prepare to assume the responsibilities of a proficient school district superintendent after completing this endorsement program designed to help you develop the skills and aptitudes you need to be a dedicated caring superintendent. Contact Dr. Brad Colwell, Professor, Educational Administration at bcolwell@siu.edu.

We offer three program options:

• Master's program with principal endorsement
• Superintendent endorsement program
• Doctoral program with superintendent endorsement

Speech-Language Pathologist: Develop the skills to access and treat communication disorders, making a significant impact on students' speech and language development. Prepare for a career as an initially certified speech-language pathologist in our Communications Disorders and Sciences (CDS) masters' program. Contact Denise Croft, Program Director for the Communication Disorders and Sciences at 618-536-7704 or denisecroft@siu.edu.

Reading Specialist: Lead literacy initiatives and coach teachers in specialized positions as reading specialists. We offer master's and doctoral level reading and language studies to increase your literacy instruction knowledge and help you grow as a teacher and enhance overall literacy in your school. Contact Dr. Lavern Byfield, Coordinator for Language, Literacies and Culture at 618-536-2441 or byfield2@siu.edu.

School Social Work: Learn to address the social and emotional needs of students, providing essential support services that promote student well-being and play a vital role in academic success. We pave the way for you to obtain your state school social work licensure to impact and help children in a public school. Contact Dr. Sarah Dobie, School Social Work Program Director, at 618-453-1151 or sdbuila@siu.edu.