MASTER OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Director: Carol Higy
Program Description
The thirty-eight (38) semester
hour Master of School Administration is designed to prepare administrative leaders
for the system of elementary, middle, and high schools. The Master of School Administration leads to
licensure in school administration.
The conceptual framework of
this program is built around five domains, which provide the program structure
and purpose. The five domains are as
follows:
1. Strategic leadership–training leaders to think strategically, reflecting and communicating about current educational issues and identifying and using strategic problem solving and decision-making skills.
2. Instructional leadership–preparing administrator to take a leadership role defining, refining, and implementing the schooling process; developing learning centered school improvement and leadership skills.
3. Organizational leadership–equipping administrator with skills, abilities, and values to work productively within the organization; addressing ethical and societal aspects of leadership.
4. Political leadership–preparing administrator to interact collaboratively with the various publics; investigating politics and legal aspects of education.
5. Managerial leadership–preparing administrator to respond effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner to the multiplicity of factors involved in the operation of schools; developing an understanding of, and practicing the application of, school based management skills.
Problem-based learning,
practice experiences, and ongoing assessment are key features of this program
of study.
Program-Specific Admission Requirement:
A minimum of 3 years teaching
experience is required for admission.
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Requirements for a Master of School
Administration |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Required Courses EDNL 502 Legal Aspects of Educational Leadership EDNL 560 Managing Organizational Change EDN 566 Applied Educational Research1 EDNL 571 Analyzing Educational Issues EDNL 572 Ethical and Societal Aspects of Educational Leadership EDNL 573 School Based Management EDNL 580 Supervision and Instructional Leadership EDNL 585 Curriculum Leadership EDNL 590 Internship and Seminar in Administration I EDNL 595 Internship and Seminar in
Administration II |
32 |
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Guided Electives Each student must complete two (2)
three-semester-hour Guided Electives that will be beneficial in expanding her
or his understanding of the Pre-K–12 educational program. |
6 |
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Program Total: 38 |
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Requirements for a Master of School
Administration: Curriculum and
Instruction Specialist* |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Required Courses EDNL 502 Legal Aspects of Educational Leadership EDNL 560 Managing Organizational Change EDN 566 Applied Educational Research1 EDNL 571 Analyzing Educational Issues EDNL 572 Ethical and Societal Aspects of Educational Leadership EDNL 580 Supervision and Instructional Leadership EDNL 585 Curriculum Leadership EDNL 596 Internship and Seminar in Supervision I EDNL 597 Internship and Seminar in
Supervision II |
29 |
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Guided Electives Choose one course from AIS2
505; EDN1 512, 532, or 560; Each student must complete two (2)
three-semester-hour cognate electives focused on a content area of the public
school curriculum to be determined by the specific program. |
3 6 |
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Program Total: 38 |
Requirements for an
Individuals holding a Master’s
Degree from a regionally accredited institution who have 3 years of teaching or
other professional education experience or are employed by an LEA as an
assistant principal may apply to the School Administration program for an add-on
license in School Administration. The licensure-only protocol for this program
reflect the standards for the school administration program, and an appropriate
required program of study will be detailed in the successful applicant’s letter
of admission. Every student will be required to complete a supervised
internship. In addition to completing any requirements prescribed by UNCP
for the school administration license, an individual must also satisfy testing
requirements for the license.
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Requirements for an Add-On Curriculum and
Instruction Specialist License* |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Required Courses EDNL 596 Internship and Seminar in Supervision I EDNL 597 Internship and Seminar in
Supervision II |
8 |
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Guided Electives from Courses with a
Diversity Focus Choose one course from AIS2
505; EDN1 512, 532, or 560; |
3 |
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Cognate Electives in Subject Matter Each student must complete two (2)
three-semester-hour cognate electives focused on a content area of the public
school curriculum to be determined by the specific program. |
6 |
|
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Total:
17 |
*Pending program approval by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
1-4See course descriptions in the catalog sections for the following programs: 1M.A.Ed., 2M.A. in Social Studies Education, 3M.A in English Education, 4M.A in School and Service Agency Counseling.
COURSES
EDNL 502 Legal Aspects of Educational Leadership
Constitutional, statutory, and case law bases of educational administration; a study of legal provisions and principles relating to education at all levels. Includes research and analysis of laws dealing with pertinent educational topics. Credit: 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of 15 hours of graduate coursework or permission of program director.
EDNL 560 Managing Organizational Change
Managing Organizational Change is designed to develop an understanding of the processes that are necessary for bringing about change and improvement in complex educational organizations. Studying, applying, and evaluating a variety of planning and organizational processes to bring about predetermined educational expectations are the major components of this course. Credit: 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of 15 hours of graduate coursework or permission of program director.
EDNL 571 Analyzing Educational Issues
This course provides students with opportunities to critically analyze current educational issues from a variety of perspectives and disciplines including education, history, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, law, and political science. Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDNL 572 Ethical and Societal Aspects of Educational Leadership
This course examines educational leadership through an analysis of the relationship of personal values and the core values of society to education. There is emphasis on understanding of and sensitivity to the societal dimension of educational decision making. Credit: 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of 15 hours of graduate coursework.
EDNL 573 School Based Management
This course focuses on school quality and the elements essential to administer and operate schools in a manner that supports quality education. Specific aspects of quality considered include 1) the school as a system and a renewing learning organization, 2) team leadership and school-based decision making, 3) school culture and climate, 4) human and material resources, 5) school reform, and 6) relationships of the state, local district, school, and community. Credit: 3 semester hours
EDNL 580 Supervision and Instructional Leadership
In this course, candidates focus on developing an understanding of the essential elements of developmental supervision, quality instruction, and effective learning. Particular attention is focused on knowledge and application of effective leadership models and styles for implementing quality instruction. Candidates develop supervisory skills they can use to strengthen the instructional program in schools by facilitating and supporting the professional development of teachers in order to improve student learning. Credit: 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of 15 hours of graduate work.
EDNL 585 Curriculum Leadership
In this course, candidates focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement effective curricula. Emphasis is placed on the importance of ongoing review of curriculum and assessment and the analysis of current data to make appropriate school improvement decisions. Curriculum mapping is examined as a tool for aligning content, skills, and assessment measures, and ensuring that these are aligned with mandated standards and tests. Candidates are provided with opportunities to apply “best practices” to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment in classrooms and schools. Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDNL 590 and 595 Internship and Seminar in Administration I and II
These two courses are composed of a two-semester internship in a public school setting in order to give the candidates the opportunity to apply, practice and refine the knowledge and skills acquired from course work. During this experience the candidates will play an active role in identifying and solving a school-related problem and will also engage in the assigned duties of administering the school. The candidate will be required to develop an administrative internship portfolio in accordance with the specifications provided. The candidate’s internship participation will be supervised jointly by school-based administrators and university personnel and will include a reflective evaluation and an oral comprehensive exam. Credit: 4 semester hours each. PREREQ: Completion of 15 hours of graduate work or permission of program director.
EDNL 596 and 597 Internship and Seminar in Supervision I and II
These two courses are composed of a two-semester internship in a public school district central office setting in order to give the candidates the opportunity to apply, practice, and refine the knowledge, skill, dispositions, and performance indicators acquired from course work. During this experience, the candidate will play an active role in identifying and solving central office-related problems and will also engage in the assigned duties of the central office. The candidate will be required to develop an administrative internship portfolio in accordance with the specifications provided. The candidate’s internship participation will be supervised jointly by both central office administrators and university personnel and will include a reflective evaluation and an oral comprehensive exam. Credit: 4 semester hours each. PREREQ: Completion of 15 hours of graduate work or permission of program director.