Administration and Supervision - Converse College

Administration and Supervision from Converse College is a Campus Master Education Management degree that prepares you for a Education career. DESCRIPTION The Ed.S. degree in administration and supervision is a sixth-year program of thirty-six semester hours in education. The Ed.S. curriculum is designed to extend the instructional competence of the candidate into the leadership dimension of the schools. The special focus is on the preparation of administrative instructional leaders. Prospective administrators must make certain that they meet the requirements of admission and hold a valid South Carolina teacher's certificate . The elementary candidate must have had at least one year of the three years required teaching experience in grades 2-6. For secondary certification, candidate must have had at least one year of the three years required teaching experience in grades 9?12. Prior to completion of the program, the student must take the Praxis II in Administration and Supervision. This program is approved by the South Carolina Department of Education for those seeking certification as principals or supervisors. MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of this advanced degree program is to provide an in-depth knowledge base in administration and supervision . It will allow classroom teachers to become certified as elementary or secondary principals/supervisors. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION In establishing criteria for admission to the program, the College is guided by the conviction that positions of instructional leadership should be occupied by women and men of high academic achievement, demonstrated competence as teachers, and visible attributes of leadership. Applicants will therefore be evaluated by reference to the following standards: 1. Academic Record. Applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited institution and normally have maintained at least a 3.0 average in that course of study. High Praxis II scores are also required to demonstrate academic ability. 2. Teaching Ability. The record of the applicant must show at least three years of successful full-time teaching and high recommendations as an instructor. 3. Personal Qualities. In evaluating the potential for leadership, the College will pay particular attention to the required letters of recommendation, seeking evidence of strength of character, skill in decision-making, and a talent for articulate speaking and writing. View more details on Converse College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Management courses.