This nondegree
program will allow students to take coursework that leads to New Jersey
Department of Education Certificate of Eligibility as School
Administrator.
I. Program Description
This program
authorizes the holder to be employed in any position that involves
service as a district-level administrator in public schools in grades
preschool through grade 12. Positions include superintendent, assistant
superintendent, and director. The program does not lead to a degree of
any kind.
II. Application Deadlines and Administrative Information
a. A photocopy or electronic copy of a New Jersey Standard Principal Certificate or Principal Certificate of Eligibility.
b. One letter of recommendation from the applicant's current or previous school principal on school district letterhead.
c. Successful completion of 150 internship hours in 15:230:530 Internship in Educational Administration I and 150 internship hours in
15:230:531 Internship in Educational Administration II at Rutgers
Graduate School of Education or an academic equivalent from a New Jersey accredited college or university.
d. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
III. Application and Administrative Information
Applicants are responsible for reviewing and confirming that they meet
program requirements before the application is submitted. The
Graduate School of Education WILL NOT refund the application fee if an
applicant is not accepted.
Required Courses (3 credits)
15:230:532 Internship in Educational Administration III (3)
Total Credits: 3
Nondegree State Certification Programs 
