School Administration, M.Ed. - Residency Principal Certificate

School Administration, M. Ed.

Program:
This program prepares teachers for the residency principal´s certificate. A candidate shall complete at least 56 credits in an approved course of study to be developed in consultation with the graduate advisor and filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Refer to the section on general master´s degree regulations for graduate school requirements. The Master of Education in school administration program provides options for the various school levels, but does not necessarily qualify the student for the residency principal´s certificate. The certificate requires that an applicant complete an application and be accepted to the administrator certification program and complete the 16 credit internship as described under EDAD 692 and 693. The School Administration program prepares individuals who can provide appropriate leadership and direction to the school professional staff and to the community by (1) developing a unified system for managing human resources; (2) developing long-range plans, policies and goals; and (3) executing the policies developed by the district.

Prerequisite:
One year of successful contracted teaching experience in a K-12 classroom setting is required for admissions to the School Administration program. One of the three required letter of recommendation forms must be from the applicant´s current principal or designee. Students are not allowed to register for EDAD courses until they have been fully admitted into either the School Administration, M.Ed. program or the Administrator Certificate Program.

Residency Administrator Certificate – Principal and Program Administrator

Program:
The Residency Administrator Certificate program is available to individuals who already possess a master´s degree OR who are currently working on an M.Ed. in school administration. Contact the school administration program director for details and admission information.

Students are not allowed to register for EDAD courses until they have been fully admitted into either the master´s degree program or the administrator certificate program.
Courses:

Additional courses may be required (e.g., special education and/or multicultural education) depending upon the background and experience of individual students.