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Our M.S.Ed. School Supervision program develops requisite supervisory skills as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and prepares you to function in district-level leadership positions. You will develop cognitive and effective skills in leadership, management and supervision. Our program offers three district-wide certification options.
School Supervision Certification Areas:
Graduates of our Master of Science in Education in School Supervision program will be able to:
Our curriculum (Curriculum and Instruction, Pupil Personnel Services, and Special Education or Single Subject) includes a field-based practicum, with guidance from a mentor of a student's choosing, in the mentor's home school or a school in their immediate area.
Our M.S.Ed. School Supervision program develops requisite supervisory skills as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and prepares you to function in district-level leadership positions with three certification track options: Curriculum & Instruction, Pupil Personnel Services, and Special Education or Single Area Supervision.
Master's
Educational Foundations and Leadership
1.5-years
30
Our program is designed for students seeking an M.S.Ed. in School Supervision and/or
Pennsylvania's Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification. Coursework
involves 30 semester hours.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires each candidate to have completed
five years of professional school experience in an instructional area and passed the
Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision PRAXIS Test (5412). Additionally,
the supervisory candidate is required to participate in authentic simulations, internship,
field and practicum experiences that include, at minimum, 360 hours, split between
the elementary, middle, and secondary school in the urban, suburban and rural context.
M.S.Ed. in Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction courses:
Graduates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary and a teaching certificate will be considered for admission.
Admission decisions are based primarily on the applicant's previous academic record as shown by official transcripts.
*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.
Duquesne University requires submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores for all non-native English-speaking applicants who attended a university outside of the United States..
If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.
The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.
You may use the following services to request official foreign credential evaluations: World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Visit International Admissions for additional information and requirements.
Our M.S.Ed. School Supervision program has a rolling admissions process. This means you can apply anytime throughout the year.
After the application for admission and transcripts have been favorably reviewed by faculty, the Graduate Office will send you an official notification of admission to graduate study.
Our M.S.Ed. School Supervision program offers an early start option for School of Education undergraduate students. During your junior or senior year, you have the opportunity to take up to five courses in this master's-level program at the undergraduate tuition rate.
Connect with us to learn more and we will walk you through the application process. To get started, call (412) 396-6093.
Dr. Fran Serenka is a leading practitioner-scholar in the areas of education leadership, administration, and supervision. She directs the Educational Administration and Supervision Programs preparing principals, supervisors, and superintendents for their work in schools. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center offering professional development for educational leaders in the areas of customized learning, innovation, and collaboration helping organizations implement the most effective leadership practices.
CAEP accreditation nationally recognizes quality in educator preparation. This signifies that our students are well-equipped to meet the needs of PreK-12 students as well as their communities and schools.
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