Program Overview
This program prepares individuals with an M.A. in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field for the New Jersey Principal Certification. It includes courses in curriculum development, staff supervision, school finance, education law, and communications. Candidates with an M.A. other than Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction will complete additional coursework in foundations of administration and curriculum supervision.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is designed to meet the State of New Jersey certification requirements for the Principal Certification for applicants who have an M.A. in Educational Administration, M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, or a recognized field of leadership or management. Courses in the applicant’s master’s degree will be reviewed to determine the specific courses required for the Principal Certification, which may include educational research. To earn the New Jersey Principal Certification, candidates need to complete five years of experience with appropriate New Jersey school certification.
Outline:
Principal Certification with MA in Leadership or C & I (21 credits)
- Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development and Supervision in Subject Matter Areas (3 credits)
- Curriculum Leadership (3 credits)
- General Principles of Staff Supervision: Theory and Practice in Educational Administration and Supervision (3 credits)
- School Finance: Public and Private Funding (3 credits)
- Education Law and Regulation (3 credits)
- Communications for School Leaders (3 credits)
- Managing Human and Material Resources (3 credits)
- Internship in Educational Administration (3 credits)
MA Other than Ed Leadership or C & I (30 credits)
- Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development and Supervision in Subject Matter Areas (3 credits)
- Curriculum Leadership (3 credits)
- General Principles of Staff Supervision: Theory and Practice in Educational Administration and Supervision (3 credits)
- Foundations of Pre K-12 Administration and Curriculum Supervision (3 credits)
- School Finance: Public and Private Funding (3 credits)
- Education Law and Regulation (3 credits)
- Communications for School Leaders (3 credits)
- Managing Human and Material Resources (3 credits)
- Internship in Educational Administration (3 credits)
- Elective from Curriculum & Instruction program (3 credits)
