2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

Educational Administration, M.A.: Supervisor and Principal Option

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Supervisors and Principals opt-ion is designed to prepare individuals for the positions of school principal and general supervisor, K-12. Completion of the program qualifies the individual who holds a New Jersey instructional certificate or an educational services certificate, and has had three years teaching experience, for certification as a general super-visor, K-12. Program completion satisfies the degree and subject matter preparation requirements for the New Jersey State certificate of eligibility as a principal. Candidates for permanent certification as a principal must also have had five years of teaching or educational services experience, pass a written State-required examination; obtain an offer of employment in a position requiring the principal’s endorsement; and complete a two-year State-approved mentorship in a local school district. Kean University offers the program at the main campus as well as online.

Degree Requirements

  • 36 credits
  • Culminating field experience (Internship)

Module I: Foundations and Fundamentals of Administration 6

EL 5502PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION I

3

EL 5503PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION II

3

Module II: Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction 12

EL 5606SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

3

EL 5607SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTN

3

EL 5613CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE

3

EL 5614LEARNING, INSTRUCTION, EVALUATION AND AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

3

Module III: Policy, Procedure and Practice 9

EL 5551BASIC SCHOOL LAW AND POLICY

3

EL 5520MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FINANACE

3

EL 5541COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

3

Module IV: Research, Synthesis and Application 9

EL 5030EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

3

EL 5813CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION I

3

EL 5814CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION II

3

Total Credit Hours: 36

Additional Requirements

  • A Qualifying Exam is taken prior to or during Field I
  • Master’s Candidates complete a comprehensive portfolio and an active research project
  • No transfer of credits are accepted into this program
  • Courses taken at other universities must receive prior approval of the Department Chairman (Consult with the Chairman for details. Courses taken without prior approval will not be accepted.)