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MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Master of Education in School Administration is designed is
designed to prepare school personnel for positions as teacher leaders,
building level assistant principals, building level principals, and/or
instructional supervisors. The program is accredited by the Council for
the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and meets the
Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements.
The program leads to full certification as educational leaders in grades
K-12. Emphasis is placed on the role of educational leaders with
regard to leadership, organization, communication, change, and
sustenance of existing systems as they pertain to human, technical,
and managerial skills. The program provides scientific approaches in
identifying and solving problems educational leaders and supervisors
face in the everyday educational setting. Skills and experiences
necessary to assume leadership roles in administration and supervision
are provided in the program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to the MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
AND SUPERVISION must meet the general admission requirements
established by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Additionally,
applications must include a resume of professional experiences and
proof of the following:
l. A bachelor's degree that includes appropriate education
pedagogy
2. Certification at the appropriate grade level (K-12)
3. Three years of successful teaching experience
4. A letter of recommendation from the applicant's present supervisor

5. A grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Broad knowledge of school curriculum
2. Skill sets essential to guiding classroom instructional practices and
procedures
3. Administrative and supervisory knowledge and skills

4. Knowledge and skills related to group dynamics

5. Knowledge and skills related to school community relations

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