Fine Arts, M.A.: Supervision Certification Option
Dr. Joseph Amorino
Room: VE-430
Tel: 908-737-4403/4400
Email: jamorino@kean.edu
Program Description:
The Master in Arts: Supervision Certification Option is a 30-credit program designed for certified art teachers who desire additional educational background for career advancement, and certification for supervisory and administrative positions. In some cases, school districts will provide financial support for teachers wishing to pursue this graduate degree.
Admission Requirements:
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- New Jersey Teaching Certification in Art Education
- A departmental interview involving an assessment of the applicant studio portfolio
- Proficiencies in academic writing
- Undergraduate grade records
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores taken within the past five years
- Evidence of verbal communication skills
Degree Requirements:
- 30 credits of coursework
- Three years public school teaching experience upon completion of Program
- Final written thesis
Course Requirements
Specialization 12
| EL 5606 | SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY | 3 |
| EL 5607 | SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTN | 3 |
| EL 5613 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| EL 5614 | CURRIC DEVELOP&EVAL OF INST AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
Required Fine Art Courses 9
Three courses from fine arts areas selected with advisement.
Required Field Research Course 3
| FA 5997 | ADV SEM:FINE ARTS SUPERVISION | 3 |
*Course requires field component
Required Thesis Courses 6
**Thesis seminars taken consecutively in fall and spring of final year of study
Total Credit Hours: 30