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 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 INSTRUCTN | 3 |
| EL 5613 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| EL 5614 | LEARNING, INSTRUCTION, EVALUATION AND AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 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 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION I | 3 |
| EL 5814 | CLINICAL 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.)