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School Administration and Supervision

Program Standards

Development of cognitive and affective behaviors in administration, leadership, management, supervision, and curriculum as they related to and are identified in the following knowledge outcomes.

1.0 The candidate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of administration and be able to translate administrative theories to concrete situations and practices.

2.0 The candidate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of supervision and be able to use supervisory techniques.

3.0 The candidate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of curriculum, curriculum theory and development; and be able to translate theory of curriculum to concrete situations.

4.0 The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of individual and group dynamics and human relations and the ability to employ humanistic qualities of empathy and respect in making decisions and in working with others.

5.0 The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

6.0 The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of financial management concepts, program budgeting procedures, and resource allocation; and the ability to use these in practical situations.

7.0 The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to plan and implement school programs.

8.0 The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of educational research, design, and evaluation.

9.0 The candidate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of technology and information systems and be able to utilize them.

10.0 The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of pupil personnel services and apply them in the school setting.

11.0 The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of community and media relations and apply them in the school setting.

12.0 The candidate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of educational law, public policy, and political systems, and apply them to school settings.

For those studenst enrolling in the MSED School Administration or Supervision Program, a 25% discount is being offered. Please visit the University Graduate Admissions website for additional information.


Super. of Curriculum & Instruction

This program, involving 21 semesters hours, meets the requirements for the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certificate.  A master's degree in Education or a related field is a prerequisite.  The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification will not be issued until the candidate has completed five years of professional school experience and passed the Educational Leadership:  Administration and Supervision Test (0410).  The following are the specific courses that are required in the program:

Courses Credits
GADS 573 Orientation to School Admin. 3
GADS 557 Supervision 3
GADS 532 Curriculum Development 3
GADS 501 Collaboration 3
GADS 547 Advanced Curriculum 3

GILT 511 Technology & Education or

GILT 512 Instructional Design

 3
GADS 559 Supervision Practicum 3
Total 21 Credits
School Administration

This program, involving 36 semester hours, meets the requirements for the Principal's Comprehensive Certificate and the Master of Science in Educational Administration.  The Principal's Certificate will not be issued until the candidate has completed five years of professional school experience and passed the Educational Leadership:  Administration and Supervision test (0411).  The following are the specific courses that are required in the program:

Courses Credits
GADS 573 Orientation to School Administration* 3
GADS 557 Supervision 3
GADS 661 School Law 3
GADS 574 Pupil Personnel 3
GADS 682 School Finance 3
GADS 671 Elementary School Admin. & Management 3
GADS 575 Middle School Practice & Organization 3
GADS 675 Secondary School Admin. & Management 3
GFDE 504 Statistics in Behavioral Research 3
GADS 532 Curriculum Development 3
GADS 547 Advanced Curriculum 3
GADS 686 K-12 School Administration Practicum 3
*This course must be taken in the first semester of registration.
Super. of Elementary Education
Courses Credits
GADS 573 Orientation to School Administration 3

GFDE 502 Action Research or

GFDE 504 Statistics in Behavioral Research

 3

GFDE 505 Educational Philosophy or

GFDE 507 History of American Education or

GFDE 605 Modern Educational Thought or

GFDE 607 History of Western Education or

GFDE 609 Comparative Education

 3
Choose 2

GPSY 511 Psychology of Learning

GPSE 611 Psychology of Exceptional Persons

GPSY 514 Human Growth and Development

 6
GADS 532 Curriculum Development 3
GADS 547 Advanced Curriculum 3
GADS 557 Supervision 3
GADS 681 School Law 3
GADS 559 Supervision Practicum 3
GELP 553 Teaching Language Arts 3
GELP 552 Teaching Social Studies 3
GELP 554 Teaching Elementary Math 3
GELP 555 Teaching Elementary Science 3
549 Elementary School Literature 3
GRLA 521 Reading Programs and Instruction 3
GRLA 524 Psychology of Reading 3
GADS 671 Elementary School Administration & Management 3
Total 54 Credits
Super. of Reading

This program is open to persons with a Masters Degree in Reading and Language Arts and possesses Pennsylvania Certification as a Reading Specialist.  the program requirements are 54 graduate credits of combined studies in reading, language arts, educational administration, and supervision.  The Supervisor's Certificate will be issued after five years of successful teaching experience as a certified reading specialist. 

Courses Credits
GADS 573 Orientation to School Administration 3

GFDE 502 Action Research or

GFDE 504 Statistics in Behavioral Research  

 3

GPSY 511 Psychology of Learning or

GPSE 514 Human Growth and Development or

GPSE 611 Psychology of Exceptional Persons or

GPSE 662 Introduction to Learning Disabilities

 3
GPSY 512 Psychological Testing 3
GADS 532 Curriculum Development 3
GADS 547 Advanced Curriculum 3
GADS 557 Supervision 3
GADS 681 School Law 3
GADS 559 Supervision Practicum 3
GRLA 521 Reading Programs & Instruction 3
GRLA 523 Teaching the Language Arts 3
GRLA 524 Psychology of Learning 3
GRLA 529 Reading in the Secondary School 3
GRLA 625 Reading Disabilities 3
GRLA 627 Reading Diagnostic Lab 3
GRLA 628 Reading Tutorial Lab 3
GRLA 630 Seminar in Reading & Language Arts 3

GADS 671 Elementary School Administration & Management or

GADS 675 Secondary School Administration & Management

 3

Total

54 Credits
Super. of Music
Courses Credits
GADS 573 Orientation to School Administration 3
500 Introduction to Graduate Study 3
561 Foundations of Music Education 3
562 Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning 3
670 Leadership in the Arts 3
668 Music Education Seminar I 3
669 Music Education Seminar II 3
GADS 532 Curriculum Development 3
GADS 547 Advanced Curriculum 3
GADS 557 Supervision 3
GADS 681 School Law 3

GADS 671 Elementary School Administration & Management or

GADS 675 Secondary School Administration & Management

 3
GADS 559 Supervision Practicum 3
*Approved Electives

GPSE 611 Psychology of Exceptional Persons

567 Music & Movement for the Exceptional Person

601 SMI:  The Music Administrator

641 SMI:  Technology in Music Education

 9
Total 48 Credits

* To be determined by the two Departments and the student based on student needs.

SMI:  Summer Music Institutes

Super. of Special Education
The Special Education Supervision Certification will be issued after the candidate has completed five years of satisfactory teaching in Special Education. 

Courses Credits
GADS 573 Orientation to School Administration* 3

GFDE 502 Action Research in Education or

GFDE 504 Statistics in Behavioral Research

 3
GFDE 505 Educational Philosophy or
GFDE 507 History of American Education or 3
GFDE 609 Comparative Education
GPSY 511 Psychology of Learning 3
GPSY 514 Human Growth and Development 3
Required Special Education Courses 9-18
 (Option 9 credits electives)
Total 30
GADS 574 Pupil Personnel 3

GADS 532 Secondary School Curriculum or

GADS 547 Advanced Curriculum

 3
GADS 557 Supervision 3
GADS 681 School Law 3
GADS 559 Supervision Practicum 3

GADS 671 Elementary School Admin and Mgmt OR

GADS 675 Secondary School Admin and Mgmt
Total 51
*This course must be taken in the first semester of registration.
Super. of School Counseling Services

This program is open to persons with a Master's degree and a Pennsylvania Educational Specialist Certificate in Counseling who have an overall quality point average of 3.0 or better in study completed at an accredited graduate school.  In addition, an applicant must give evidence of competency in curriculum development and must also submit a letter of recommendation attesting to the counselor.  Students may qualify for a Pennsylvania Supervisor's Certificate in School Counseling Services by completing a minimum of 18 semester hours of graduate study on the post-master's degree level.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education Supervisor's Certificate will not be issued unless the candidate has completed five years of counseling experience. 

Courses Credits
GADS 573 Orientation 3
GADS 547 Advanced Curriculum 3
GADS 557 Supervision 3
GADS 574 Pupil Personnel 3
GADS 681 School Law 3
GADS 559 Supervision Practicum 3

All requirements for Duquesne University endorsement for an

Educational Specialist I

Certificate in Elementary or

Secondary Counseling
Total
M.S.Ed. School Administration

The Master of Science program in Educational Administration provides candidates with the necessary knowledge, skills and disposition to become educational leaders in K -12 schools. Coursework involves 30 semester hours for the degree and an additional six hours necessary to meet Pennsylvania requirements for the Principal's certificate. The Principal's certificate will be issued to candidates who have completed five years of professional school experience and have earned a passing score on the Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision Assessment. A choice of venue is available to candidates enrolled in this program. These include a) taking courses on campus in traditional format, b) taking courses at off-site campus location or c) taking courses as part of a cohort group following a format combining on-campus and on-line study through the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning (CASTL).

M.S.Ed. School Supervision
This program enables a student to develop competencies needed to meet the criteria for a Pennsylvania Supervisor's Certificate. Requirements for completion of the program will vary depending on the specific program of specialization and the candidate's background. Eligibility for certification requires graduate study and five years of certified experience in a cognate or specialization field. Students may begin at the graduate level in any of the following cognate or specialist areas:
  • Elementary Education
  • Reading
  • School Counseling
  • Special Education Services
  • Secondary Subject
    • English
    • Foreign Language
    • Mathematics
    • Music Education
    • Science
    • Social Studies
Curriculum and Instruction Certification

This 21-credit program meets the requirements for the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction certificate. A Master's Degree in Education or a related field is a prerequisite to enrolling in this program. Certification will not be issued until the candidate has completed five years of professional school experience, logged 360 hours of field experience, and passed the Educational Leadership: Administration & Supervision Test.

Application Requirements
Along with the Online Application, the following are necessary requirements:

Graduates with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or seminary and a teaching certificate will be considered for admission to graduate study in the School of Education. Admission decisions are based primarily on the applicant's previous academic record as shown by official transcripts.

The admission criteria used to guide decisions include:

A minimum overall 3.00 GPA (grade point average) OR A minimum 3.00 GPA on the most recent 48 credits OR A minimum overall 2.80 GPA with a Miller Analogies qualifying score of at least 396
A resume that documents competence and effectiveness in professional work
Three letters of professional reference - from either faculty members or K-12 administrators
After the application for admission and transcripts have been favorably reviewed by faculty, the Graduate Office will send the applicant official notification of admission to graduate study.

Transfer Students

Consistent with university policy, a maximum of six credit hours may be accepted in transfer from other accredited institutions. Transfer credits will be allowed only for courses which closely match existing program requirements, and courses must be taken no more than five years prior to the date they are transferred. Decisions concerning the appropriateness of transfer credit are made by the Program Director. Appeals may be made to the Committee on Student Standing in instances of dispute.

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