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M.Ed.in Administration & Supervision

The Master of Education degree requires at least 36 credits of graduate study for those seeking endorsement. The program also requires an internship experience and comprehensive examination for all graduates.

Program Life

"At Curry, I learned how I think and how to assess the thinking processes and personalities of the people I will lead.  I learned confidence and the skills to be a school leader."

Nelda D. Thomas, M.Ed. Administration and Supervision '12

Prerequisites and Admission Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
  • B average or better for the last two years of undergraduate study;
  • online application for admission and official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work;
  • official score reports for the Graduate Record Examination (scores must be less than five years old);
  • three years of teaching experience;
  • a Virginia license (if you wish to be recommended for endorsement in Administration and Supervision);
  • two letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to the applicants promise as a graduate student and a professional educator;
  • current résumé; and
  • statement of professional goals.

Application Due Date

June 1 for fall semester entry
October 15 for spring semester entry
February 1 for summer semester entry
All components of the application must be received by the due date.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 36 credits of coursework for the master’s degree plus endorsement;
  • At least 30 credits completed after admission to the program; and
  • Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive examination in the program area.

Typical Length of Study

By taking 2 courses per semester, students can complete the course of study in 6 semesters and the internship during the seventh semester.

Semester of Entry:

fall/spring/summer

Full or Part Time:

part-time only

Course Overview

View the planned statewide courses for Administration and Supervision through Summer 2014 for more information about scheduled courses.

Schools as Professional Learning Communities - EDLF 7140 3 Credit Hours
Public School Administration - EDLF 7804 3 Credit Hours
Human Resource Management - EDLF 7805 3 Credit Hours
School and Community Relations - EDLF 7806 3 Credit Hours
School Principalship - EDLF 7807 3 Credit Hours
School Finance - EDLF 7808 3 Credit Hours
School Law - EDLF 7810 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to Supervision and Instruction - EDLF 7811 3 Credit Hours
Leadership for Low-Performing Schools - EDLF 7812 3 Credit Hours
Technology Leadership - EDLF 7813 3 Credit Hours
Administrative Internship - EDLF 8988 3 Credit Hours

Sample Jobs After Graduation

Most students pursue assistant principal positions after completion of the program, but some step directly into principal or central office positions.

Contacts

Charlottesville and Richmond
Pamela Tucker
pdt8n@virginia.edu  
Ruffner 274  
434-924-7846

Falls Church
Denny Berry
dmb9v@virginia.edu
703-536-1136


Associated Faculty

  • James P. Esposito
  • Daniel L. Duke
  • Sara Dexter
  • Pamela D. Tucker
  • Daniel W. Player
  • Michelle D. Young
  • Denny Berry

Areas of Study

  • Administration & Supervision

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