Degree Requirements - 428A
This program is focused on superintendent and central office administrative certification. Persons selected for the cohort would be preparing for a central office position such as associate superintendent or superintendent. Admissions are accepted online through the Graduate School.
During the first 12 hours of students’ coursework, the School Administration faculty has a chance to assess the quality of students’ academic work and other relevant factors leading to the endorsement of each student for certification as a school administrator. The faculty is also able to get a sense of the qualifications the students will bring to the field in general and the graduate program in particular. The professors then make a collective, professional judgment as to whether the students meet the criteria for Admission to Candidacy. An affirmative decision means the faculty believes the student is capable of completing the degree and making important contributions to school administration. Students who are not admitted to Candidacy cannot register for further coursework leading to a graduate degree, or add-on certificate in School Administration Program options.
Criteria for Admission to Candidacy
Students must have at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average. In addition, they must meet other criteria including:
Faculty will consider each candidate’s overall performance in classes, including interactions with other students and faculty in making a decision in relation to the criteria as described above. If the application is not approved, the student will be informed in writing by the Chair of the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies.
The student may appeal the decision within 14 work days from the date of the letter from the Department Chair. The written appeal must be directed to the Chair, describe the basis of the appeal, and provide additional information if appropriate. The appeal will be reviewed by the Chair in consultation with the School Administration faculty. If the appeal is denied, the student may then appeal to the Appeals Committee as set forth in the current Graduate Bulletin.
Objectives:
Prerequisites:
Master’s degree in school administration from an accredited college or university, GRE scores or MAT score and approval of the admissions committee and department chairperson.
Current principal licensure (NC licensure code 12 or its equivalent from another state). Priority will be give to practicing principals and assistant/associate principal whose career goal is to be a superintendent. This EdS degree leads to NC licensure as a superintendent.
Must meet the Graduate School standards for admission at the Educational Specialist level of graduate study.
Courses Required for Ed. S. Degree
| LSA-6300 Personnel Administration in Education | 3 |
| LSA-6400 Administering Change | 3 |
| LSA-6700 Politics in Administration | 3 |
| LSA-6900 Internship/Field Study | 6 |
Subtotal |
15 |
| Courses Additionally Required for Superintendent Certification: | |
| LSA-6180 School Finance | 3 |
| LSA-6491 Seminar in Operation and Maintenance of School Facilities | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 |
Total Hours |
30 |
Electives shall be selected in consultation with the program advisor to develop an area of specialization. Students are urged to consider courses in other departments both within the College of Education as well as in other colleges within the University in developing an area of specialization. Prior to graduation, the student must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
For more information, please call the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies at (828) 262-6508 or e-mail Dr Ken Jenkins or Lori Dean.
