Off-Grounds 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.

This program is currently offered in partnership with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) but will be transitioned fully to the Curry School on July 1, 2012. Click here for more information about the SCPS-Curry transition.

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 and a Virginia teaching license;
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;
Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive examination in the program area;
Application for graduation; and
Application for endorsement.

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.

Full or Part Time:

All students are part-time, working professionals. Courses are offered on an alternating annual basis during fall, spring, and summer sessions.

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.

Contacts

Jim Esposito
jpe3v@virginia.edu
Ruffner 190
434-924-0801

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