The following programs leading to the master of education degree are offered in Educational Administration and Supervision:
Administration and Supervision (Option A)
Administration and Supervision (Option B)
School Business Administration
A student must complete all requirements of his or her program within
five years of registration as a degree student, or within five years of
embarking upon any course work to be counted toward a degree. The
student is assigned an adviser from the indicated area of
specialization at the time of admission. Each student`s program is
developed cooperatively by the student and his or her adviser to
incorporate past experience as well as future career options.
Administration and Supervision (Minimum of 36 Credits)
To earn a master of education degree in administration and supervision
in elementary or secondary education, students must choose from among
two options. Option A (36 credits) meets the requirements for New
Jersey principals` and administrators` certificates. Option B (30
credits) prepares students who might not be interested in receiving
such certification.
Option A (Certification)
Required Courses (21 credits)
15:230:500 Foundations of Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:501 Leadership and Communication Skills Development I (3)
15:230:507 or 607 Education Law (3) or The Law of New Jersey Education (3)
15:230:514 Personnel Administration (3)
15:230:520 Public School Finance (3)
15:230:521 Supervision of Instruction (3)
15:230:522 Decision Analysis I (3)
Electives in Educational Administration (9 credits)
15:230:505 School-Community Relations: The Politics of Education (3)
15:230:512 Administration and Supervision of Elementary and Secondary Schools (3)
15:230:516 Administration and Supervision of Special Education Services (3)
15:230:530 Internship in Educational Administration (BA)
15:230:608 Case Studies in Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:610 Administration for School Effectiveness (3)
15:230:630 Readings in the Administration and Supervision of Education (BA)
16:300:643 Educational Change: Theory and Practice (3)
16:300:645 Educational Policy and Policy Making: The Federal and State Levels (3)
Electives outside of Educational Administration (6 credits)
Students must obtain approval from their advisers before selecting outside electives.
Option B (Noncertification)
Required Courses (6 credits)
15:230:500 Foundations of Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:501 Leadership and Communication Skills Development I (3)
Electives (24 credits)
In addition, the student must take 24 credits of elective course work,
of which 15 credits must be in educational administration (courses
numbered 15:230:___). The remaining 9 credits will consist of course
work outside of educational administration, with the approval of an
adviser.
School Business Administration (Minimum of 36 Credits)
This program is designed for individuals who wish to become certified
as school business administrators or fiscal analysts with state or
federal agencies. The following course of study is recommended:
15:230:500 Foundations of Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:501 Leadership and Communication Skills Development I (3)
15:230:503 Business Administration of School Systems (3)
15:230:507 Education Law (3)
15:230:514 Personnel Administration (3)
15:230:520 Public School Finance (3)
15:230:522 Decision Analysis I (3)
15:230:530 Internship in Educational Administration (BA)
Elective in general accounting (3)
Elective outside of program area (3)
Elective in educational administration (3)
The above degree meets the requirements for a New Jersey school business administrator's certificate.
New Jersey Supervisor's Certificate
To qualify for a supervisor's certificate in New Jersey, candidates
must have a master's degree in education and meet the following course
requirements:
Required Courses (6 credits)
15:230:521 Supervision of Instruction (3)
15:310:500 Curriculum and Instruction (3) or 15: 250:504 Foundations of Curriculum (3)
Electives (6 credits)
15:230:500 Foundations of Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:512 Administration and Supervision of Elementary and Secondary Schools (3)
15:230:600 Topics in Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:608 Case Studies in Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:630 Readings in the Administration and Supervision of Education (BA)
15:251:572 Curriculum Development in the Elementary School (3)
15:310:505 Curriculum Development in the Secondary School (3)
15:310:510 Curriculum of Middle and Junior High School (3)
The supervisory endorsement is granted by the Graduate School of
Education only to candidates in the master of education degree program.
All students not enrolled in the master of education degree program are
advised to seek assistance from a New Jersey county superintendent`s
office to confirm acceptance of these courses.
