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.
Degrees
M.Ed. in Administration & Supervision
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
March 15 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
| Summer | Leadership for Low-Performing Schools - EDLF 5500 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Summer | Schools as Professional Learning Communities - EDLF 7140 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Summer | Technology Leadership - EDLF 5500 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Summer--Internship | Administrative Internship - EDLF 8988 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Fall | School and Community Relations - EDLF 7806 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Fall | School Law - EDLF 7810 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Fall | Introduction to Supervision and Instruction - EDLF 7811 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Fall | School Finance - EDLF 7808 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Spring | Public School Administration - EDLF 7804 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Spring | Human Resource Management - EDLF 7805 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Spring | Contemporary Issues in the Principalship - EDLF 7807 | 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.
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