Educational Administration, M.A.: Supervisor and Principal Option
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Principal and Supervisor option is designed to train individuals for the positions of school principal and general supervisor in the K-12 setting. Completion of the program qualifies the individual who holds a New Jersey instructional certificate or educational services certificate, and has had three years’ experience, for certification as a general supervisor, K-12, and five years’ experience for principal certification, K-12. Program completion satisfies the degree and subject matter preparation requirements for a Certificate of Eligibility as a principal. Principal certification candidates also must pass a written State required examination; obtain an offer of employment in a position requiring the principal’s endorsement; and complete a two-year mentored residency following graduation as mandated by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Degree Requirements
- 36 credits
- Culminating field experience (Internship)
Module I: Foundations and Fundamentals of Administration 6
| EL 5502 | PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION I | 3 |
| EL 5503 | PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION II | 3 |
Module II: Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction 12
| EL 5606 | SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY | 3 |
| EL 5607 | SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION | 3 |
| EL 5613 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| EL 5614 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION | 3 |
Module III: Policy, Procedure and Practice 9
| EL 5551 | BASIC SCHOOL LAW AND POLICY | 3 |
| EL 5520 | MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FINANACE | 3 |
| EL 5541 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
Module IV: Research, Synthesis and Application 9
| EL 5030 | EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| EL 5813 | FIELD STUDY IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION I | 3 |
| EL 5814 | FIELD STUDY 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.)