GRADUATE
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Principal Endorsement School of Education • Department of Educational Leadership
Degrees Available at SIUE
• Master of Science in Education • Specialist Degree in Education • Certification - Only Individuals already holding a master of science may complete a certification-only or specialist option.
Teacher Certification: Principal Endorsement on Illinois’ Professional Educator License
Why Educational Administration?
This program prepares teachers to advance to a principalship or other leadership positions in schools.
Educational Administration at SIUE
There are three programs that lead to the Principal Endorsement on Illinois’ Professional Educator License and/or Initial Administrative Certification in Missouri: (1) a master’s program; (2) a specialist’s program for students who already hold a master’s, and; (3) a certification - only (non-degree) program for students who already hold a master’s, but do not wish to pursue an additional graduate degree.
Career Outlook at SIUE
The Principal Endorsement on Illinois’ Professional Educator License is required for anyone seeking the position of principal in Illinois public schools. As well, the endorsement may be required for other school and/or district leadership positions. This program also meets the requirements for Missouri (Initial) Elementary and Secondary Principal Certificates.
How to Apply
Faculty Phillip Buckley, J.D., Ph.D. 1995, George Washington University 2011, University of Pennsylvania
Jim Herndon, Ed.S. 1986, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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John Hunt, Ph.D.
Admission Requirements
Linda Morice, Ph.D.
General requirements for admission to graduate study at the master’s level in educational administration are the same as those of the Graduate School. In addition, applicants for admission must (1) hold a valid and current Professional Educator License, (2) have passed the test of academic proficiency if the candidate has not been required to take the test for receipt of his/her Illinois Professional Educator License, and have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.
1977, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 1992, Saint Louis University
Alison Reeves, Ph.D. 2006, University of Arizona
Curtis Smith, Ph.D. 1985, Ohio State University
Vicki Van Tuyle. Ed.D. 2008, Western Illinois University Faculty listing current as of July 2013
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Course Listing
MSED Certification only* Specialist* EDAD 500 Introduction to School Leadership 3 3 3 EDAD 520 School Law 3 3 3 EDAD 525a Instructional Leadership and Supervision: Theory and Research 3 3 3 EDAD 525b Instructional Leadership and Supervision: Internship 3 3 3 EDAD 530a Data-Driven School Improvement and Accountability: Theory and Research 3 3 3 EDAD 530b Data-Driven School Improvement and Accountability: Internship 3 3 3 EDAD 535a Curriculum and Leadership: Theory and Research 3 3 3 EDAD 535b Curriculum and Leadership: Internship 3 3 3 EDAD 545a The Principalship: Theory and Research 3 3 3 EDAD 545b The Principalship: Internship 3 3 3 EPFR 501 Research Methods 3 EPFR 520 Analysis of Educational Issues 3 EDAD 595 Field Study 6
Candidate Requirements
Students meeting the admission requirements will be given provisional admission allowing them to enroll in EDAD 500: Organization and Administration of Schools. During EDAD 500, students complete the candidate selection process. This process includes: completion of a leadership portfolio summarizing leadership experience and potential for instructional leadership; identification of a qualified mentor for internship experiences; participation in a selection interview; and an assessment of written communication skills based on a response to a case study. Upon successful completion of EDAD 500 and selection as a candidate, candidates receive full admittance to the program.
Exit Requirements
All candidates for the principal endorsement must fulfill internship requirements with a qualified site mentor. The internship is typically two semesters long. The internship requires high levels of participation in specific leadership activities. Enrollment in the internship requires: (a) completing program coursework; (b) passing the required Illinois performance evaluation training for teacher evaluation; (c) passing the Illinois principal certification test.
Application Deadline
The deadline is approximately one month before the start of classes spring, summer or fall.
Department of Educational Leadership Programs at SIUE Master’s Degree Programs • Instructional Technology • Learning, Culture & Society • Educational Administration - Principal Endorsement Specialist Degree Programs • Educational Administration- Principal Endorsement • Superintendent Advanced Graduate Studies • Certificate of Web-Based Learning
Academic Advising
Angela White,
[email protected] Office of Clinical Experiences, Certification, and Advisement,
[email protected] Campus Box 1062, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1062 Phone: 618.650.2433, Fax: 618.650.5468
Contact Information
Dr. Alison Reeves,
[email protected] Department of Educational Leadership Campus Box 1125, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1125 Phone: 618.650.3297 or 618.650.3288
Doctorate Program • Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)
This information is current as of October 2013. Courses and information are subject to change at any time.
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