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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:

  • Curriculum and Instruction 
  • Pupil Personnel Services
  • Special Education or Single Area Supervisory Certificates, K-12
    • Foreign Languages
    • Mathematics
    • Music
    • Reading
    • School Guidance Services
    • Science
    • Social Studies

Graduates of our Master of Science in Education in School Supervision program will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
  • Understand individual and group dynamics that will enable you to employ the qualities of empathy and respect in making decisions and in working with others.

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.

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Program Information

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.

Degree

Master's

Academic Department

Educational Foundations and Leadership

Duration

1.5-years

Required Credit Hours

30

Great Education, Great Value

ThreeOptions

Our program offers three district-wide certification track options in: Curriculum and Instruction, Pupil Personnel Services, and Special Education or Single Area, K-12.

25%Tuition Award

Eligible students enrolled in our program can receive a 25% Tuition Award

1.5Years

You can complete our M.S.Ed. program in just 1.5 years. We offer targeted coursework and hands-on field experiences to equip you to make an impact.

 

Curriculum

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:

  • GADS 501 Collaboration for Curricular Excellence (3 credits)
  • GADS 547 Advanced Theories and Strategies in Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning (3 credits)
  • GADS 557 Supervision and Performance Evaluation of the Teaching/Learning System (3 credits)
  • GADS 574 Pupil Personnel Administration and Restorative Practices (3 credits)
  • GADS 681 Educational Law, Ethics, and Advocacy (3 credits)
  • GADS 700 Orientation to Educational Leadership and Practice for Improvement (3 credits)
  • GADS 705 Supervisory Field Experience II (1 credit)
  • GADS 706 Supervisory Practice (2 credits)
  • GILT 512 Instructional Design (3 credits)
  • GREV 500 Statistics in Behavioral Research and Data Informed Leadership (3 credits)
  • GREV 501 Program and Planning Evaluation (3 credits) or equivalent

Total credits for the M.S.Ed.: 30 credits
Our program is designed for students seeking an M.S.Ed. in School Supervision and/or Pennsylvania's Supervisor of Pupil Personnel 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 the area of pupil personnel services 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 contexts.

Courses required for the M.S.Ed. in Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services include:
  • GADS 502 Strategic Pupil Services Resource Management (3 credits)
  • GADS 547 Advanced Theories and Strategies in Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning (3 credits)
  • GADS 557 Supervision and Performance Evaluation of the Teaching/Learning System (3 credits)
  • GADS 574 Pupil Personnel Administration and Restorative Practices (3 credits)
  • GADS 681 Educational Law, Ethics, and Advocacy (3 credits)
  • GADS 700 Orientation to Educational Leadership and Practice for Improvement (3 credits)
  • GADS 705 Supervisory Field Experience II (1 credit)
  • GADS 706 Supervisory Practice (2 credits)
  • GILT 512 Instructional Design (3 credits)
  • GREV 500 Statistics in Behavioral Research (3 credits)
  • GREV 501 Program Planning and Evaluation (3 credits) or equivalent

Total credits for the M.S.Ed.: 30 credits
Our program is based on the Supervisory Core of Courses, and then courses in the area of the concentration as reviewed by the Program Director and area-specific faculty.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires each candidate to have completed five years of professional school experience in the designated 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 contexts.
  • Supervisor of Foreign Languages
  • Supervisor of Mathematics
  • Supervisor of Music
  • Supervisor of Reading & Language Arts
  • Supervisor of School Guidance
  • Supervisor of Science
  • Supervisor of Social Studies
  • Supervisor of Special Education

Courses for the M.S.Ed. in Single Area Supervisor:


This is the curriculum for the general program. Variations dependent on area concentration. Please contact the School of Education for specific information.
  • GADS 547 Advanced Theories and Strategies in Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning (3 credits)
  • GADS 557 Supervision and Performance Evaluation of the Teaching/Learning System (3 credits)
  • GADS 574 Pupil Personnel Administration and Restorative Practices (3 credits)
  • GADS 681 Educational Law, Ethics, and Advocacy (3 credits)
  • GADS 700 Orientation to Educational Leadership and Practice for Improvement (3 credits)
  • GADS 705 Supervisory Field Experience II (1 credit)
  • GADS 706 Supervisory Practice (2 credits)
  • GREV 500 Statistics in Behavioral Research and Data Informed Leadership (3 credits)

Additional courses in the specific area are required.


Total credits required for the M.S.Ed.: 30 credits

Application Process

All Applicants

Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA*

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.

International Applicants

TOEFL/IELTS

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..

Transcript Credit Evaluation

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.

Rolling Admissions

Our M.S.Ed. School Supervision program has a rolling admissions process. This means you can apply anytime throughout the year.

Required Documents

  • Graduate Application  
  • Official transcripts from accredited college, university or seminary
    • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended, sent directly from the institution. We are unable to accept transcripts sent directly from applicants.
    • International applicants, please see the Transcript Credential Evaluation section in the Admission Requirements section above
  • Resume that documents competence and effectiveness in professional work
  • One Letter of Recommendation prior to acceptance
    • Name and email address of recommender is needed
    • Recommender will receive an email prompting them to upload their recommendation for the applicant
    • Recommendation must be from individual who can speak about the applicant's academic/professional abilities (i.e. administrator/supervisor recommendation)
    • Note: Family, friends and professional colleagues are not acceptable references

Admission Procedure

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.

 

Early Start Program - School Supervision, M.S.Ed.

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.

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Our Program Director

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.

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