The Program: The Department of Professional Studies offers a post master’s program leading to Pennsylvania K-12 Principal Certification. Successful completion of the program and achievement of the cut-off score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) will lead to the K-12 Principal Certification.
Course Descriptions SCHA700 | Introduction to Educational Administration | | |
This introductory course includes historical review of the development of public and school administration, studies of the settings for and functions of public and school administration, theories of administration, and the responsibility of the school principal to act as an effective agent of change.
| SCHA721 | Teacher Evaluation Theory and Practice | | |
This course provides competencies in the appraisal of teaching, measuring teacher performance and procedures and techniques related to evaluation of teaching. Systematic analysis and evaluation reporting are also included. The current concepts, planning, measuring instruments, and validity of appraisal systems are integrated into the framework of the course.
| SCHA741 | Administration and Organization of the Curriculum | | |
This course studies the organization and administration of the curricula of elementary, middle, and secondary schools. It emphasizesthe changing nature of curriculum, the essential elements and processes of curriculum development, and the principal as the curriculum leader. (Combines and replaces SCHA740and SCHA750).
| SCHA760 | Legal Aspects of School Administration | | |
This course familiarizes students with statelaws, court decisions, the legal structure of education, and constitutional and legislative structuring of school law in the United States. It emphasizes the influence of court decisions in the development of a theory and practice of school administration.
| SCHA765 | Public School Finance | | | This course includes a study of legal and other factors governing financial policies and practices in public schools, sources of revenue, budgeting, disbursement of funds, school plant, records, and insurance. It emphasizes knowledge and understanding of the major tasks and methods involved in the administration of financial responsibilities in the school and the school system. |
Admission Requirements:- Completion of a Master’s of Education Degree Program
- Five years of satisfactory, professional, certificated experience in Pennsylvania
- Complete the Online Graduate Application
- Submit Application fee
- Submit Copy of Pennsylvania Professional Certificate
- Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
How to Apply: Out-of-State and international students pay in-state Pennsylvania tuition rate plus 5% for online program enrollment
For More Information: If you have questions about the application process, please contact Edinboro University's School of Graduate Studies and Research at (814)732-2856 or visit www.edinboro.edu, choose Students, then Graduate. For questions specific to the Principal Certification program, please contact Mr. Rick Wagonseller at 814-732-1094 (rwagonseller@edinboro.edu). Click Here to Apply Online Please be sure to use the codes for the Online programs as they are different from the on-site programs.
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