MASTER OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Director: Larry Mabe
Program
Description
The
thirty-nine (39) 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 the NC Standards for School Executives, which provide the
program structure and purpose. The seven
standards are as follows:
Standard
1: Strategic Leadership
School
executives will create conditions that result In strategically re-imagining the
school's vision, mission and goals in the 21st century.
Standard
2: Instructional Leadership
School
executives will set high standards for the professional practice of 21st
century instruction and assessment that result in a no-nonsense accountable
environment.
Standard
3: Cultural Leadership
School
executives will understand and act on the understanding of the important role a
school's culture contributes to the exemplary performance of the school.
Standard
4: Human Resource Leadership
School
executives will ensure that the school is a professional learning community.
Standard
5: Managerial Leadership
School
executives will ensure that the school has processes and systems In place for
budgeting, staffing, problem solving, communicating expectations and scheduling
that result in organizing the work routines in the building.
Standard
6: External Development Leadership
A
school executive will design structures and processes that result in community
engagement, support, and ownership.
Standard
7: Micropolitical Leadership
The
school executive will build systems and relationships that utilize the staff's
diversity, encourage constructive ideological conflict in order to leverage
staff expertise, power and Influence to realize the school's vision for
success.
Program-Specific
Admission Requirement:
A
minimum of 3 full years of 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 EDN 5660 Applied Educational Research EDNL
5030 Engaging our Families, Schools, and Communities EDNL
5710 Analyzing Educational Issues EDNL
5720 Ethical and Societal Aspects of Educational Leadership EDNL
5730 School Based Management EDNL
5800 Supervision and Instructional Leadership EDNL
5850 Curriculum Leadership EDNL
5860 Legal Aspects of Educational Leadership EDNL
5880 Leading School Improvement and Organizational Change EDNL
5900 Internship and Seminar in Administration I EDNL
5950 Internship and Seminar in Administration II |
33 |
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Guided Electives Each
student must complete two (2) three-semester-hour Guided Electives from the
list below that will be beneficial in expanding her or his understanding of
the Pre-K–12 educational program. CNS 5100 Groups in Counseling CNS 5050 Counseling Skills and Techniques CNS 5060 Crisis Intervention CNS 5800 Multicultural and Social
Justice Counseling EDN 5120 Advanced Study of
Exceptionality in Children EDN 5500 Applied Educational
Psychology EDN
5650 Applied Philosophy of Education SOC
5020 American Pluralism-Race and Ethnicity in American Life SPE
5230 Spoken Communication SWK
5710 Grant Writing |
6 |
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Program Total: 39 |
Requirements
for an Add-On School Administration License
The
School Administration Add-on Licensure Program is designed to prepare a select
group of experienced educators for positions of administrative leadership in
P-12 settings. Individuals holding a
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution who have completed 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 consideration for an add-on license in School Administration. The
licensure-only protocol for this program reflects 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.
COURSES
EDNL 5030
Engaging our Families, Schools, and Communities
This
course will combine the latest research in partnership building with practical
approaches for identifying and structuring community support. Throughout the semester, the candidate will
spend considerable time developing strategies for improved community support of
schools. Course projects and assignments
will be field-based, collaborative, and reflective best practices in
constructivist teaching and learning.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDNL 5710
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 5720
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.
EDNL 5730
School Based Management
The
candidate will develop effective management strategies for school operations,
understand management complexities that impact decisions related to the use of
instructional time, evaluating instruction, fiscal responsibility, and resource
management, internal and external communication, and public school law
mandates. Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDNL 5800
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 5850
Curriculum Leadership
In
this course, candidates focus on the implementation of curriculum and the
leadership skills necessary to accomplish this effort. Students will develop strategies for
implementing new curriculum.
Opportunities to apply “best practices” to improve curriculum,
instruction, and assessment in classrooms and schools will be explored. Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDNL 5860
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.
EDNL 5880
Leading School Improvement and Organizational Change
This
course introduces the candidate to the school improvement process with
attention to implementing change in the operations, policies, and governance of
the school. The candidates will apply
their understanding of key concepts that pertain to stakeholder involvement,
teacher empowerment, and strategic planning for increased student achievement.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDNL 5900
and 5950 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: 3 semester
hours each. PREREQ: Completion of 15
hours of graduate work, EDNL 5800, and permission of program director.
EDNL 5960
and 5970 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 and
permission of program director.