The Certificate-only option is intended for individuals who have a master’s degree and are seeking Virginia endorsement in preK-12 school administration and supervision and a position as principal, assistant principal, or central office supervisor. Students complete the core required courses (30 credits) as well as an administrative internship on a part-time basis.
Candidates for certification are responsible for completion of all other state requirements. In addition to completion of Curry’s approved program of studies and internship, candidates are required to have a passing score on the State School Leader’s Assessment, a master’s degree, and a minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience with a Virginia teaching license. Detailed information about Virginia requirements for endorsement in preK-12 Administration and Supervision may be accessed on the Virginia Department of Education website.
We are currently accepting applications for admission in Northern Virginia and Richmond.
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Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
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online application for admission;
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official transcript verifying undergraduate and master’s degree;
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three years of teaching experience and a Virginia teaching license;
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two recommendation forms;
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current résumé; and
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statement of professional goals.
Application Due Date
October 15 for spring semester entry
February 1 for summer semester entry
June 1 for fall entry
All components of application must be received by due date.
Degree Requirements
To earn a certificate in Administration and Supervision, students must successfully complete all core coursework requirements as well as an administrative internship (see Internship Handbook). See the Course Overview below. No requirements completed more than five years before the certificate is to be awarded may be credited toward this certificate.
At the end of the program, students must apply for endorsement in Administration and Supervision from the Virginia Department of Education.
Students should consult the Administration and Supervision Handbook for more information about the requirements of the program.
Funding Opportunities
Typical Length of Study
By taking 2 courses per semester, students can complete the course of study in 5 semesters and the internship during the sixth 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
Our current course offerings can be found in the Student Information System (SIS) or the Curry course database.
View the planned statewide courses for Administration and Supervision through Summer 2014 for more information about scheduled courses.
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EDLF 7140
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Schools as Professional Learning Communities
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7804
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Public School Administration
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7805
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Human Resource Management
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7806
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School and Community Relations
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7807
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Contemporary Issues in the Principalship
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7808
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School Finance
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7810
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School Law
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7811
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Introduction to the Supervision of Instruction
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7812
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Leadership for Low-Performing Schools
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 7813
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Technology Leadership
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3 Credit Hours
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EDLF 8988
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Administrative Internship
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3 Credit Hours
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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
For students in Hampton Roads and Richmond:
Pam Tucker
pdt8n@virginia.edu
434-924-7846
For students in Northern Virginia:
Denny Berry
dmb9v@virginia.edu
703-536-1136
We are always looking to improve our programs and welcome your feedback.
