Master of Education in Administration and Supervision
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Upcoming MEDAS starts
Monday, September 10, 2012 - Greenville
Monday, September 24, 2012 - Charleston
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - Columbia
Southern Wesleyan University is now offering a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision. This program is designed for educators who plan to become principals at the building level and supervisors at the building and district level. The degree program leads to advanced certification in the state of South Carolina.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes topics such as educational leadership ethics, curriculum, instruction and institutional effectiveness. Other key topics include school operations and management, cultivating a positive school climate, public and community relations, politics, law, and the school and professional development for the administrator.
| Benefits | |
| 1. | Graduates who become certified have the opportunity for promotion to principal or district supervisor. |
| 2. | Students who are currently employed at a school may complete the three practicum opportunities and the internship at their current school. |
| 3. | Students who already have a master’s degree, program completion will qualify them for Masters plus 30 status with the state of South Carolina. |
| 4. | Individuals who already possess an advanced certification in one area (e.g., who already have an elementary certification and desire a secondary certification) may take only the internship course to achieve certification in an additional area. |
Admissions Requirements
Classes are filling fast – apply
today! Applicants must have a valid South Carolina professional
teacher’s certificate, three years of teaching experience and have
successfully completed an undergraduate program of study with a GPA of at least
3.0 (if less than 3.0, students must have satisfactory scores on the GRE and/or
approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee). In addition, students will need
to sign a background statement stating whether they have been convicted of a
crime and provide two
recommendations on forms provided with the application packet.
Where and when the program will be offered
Cohorts are enrolling now at Southern Wesleyan’s five learning centers throughout the state: Central, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and North Augusta. Apply today!
For more information about the Master of Education Degree in Administration and Supervision, contact the location nearest you.
Graduation Requirements
for Master of Education in Administration and Supervision
Southern Wesleyan University School of Education
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*All courses are seven weeks except EDAS 5906 and EDAS 5916. These clinical experiences are 12 weeks.
Course Descriptions
MED in Administration and Supervision
EDAS 5123 – Ethics in Educational Leadership (3 credits) back to top
Students gain an understanding of the characteristics and importance of a Christian ethic of care toward self, learners, colleagues and community. They will learn how to foster success of all students by demonstrating integrity and fairness. They will also learn how to judge sensitivity, ethics and diverse considerations in their interactions with others.
EDAS 5224 – Organizational Development in Schools w/Practicum (4 credits) back to top
Students learn the value of leading with vision and commitment. They should know how to facilitate the development, communication, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school, the district and its board of education and the community. A practicum (a minimum of 36 hours) is a component of this course.
EDAS 5323 – Educational Leadership for Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits) back to top
Students will be able to understand philosophical, theoretical and political aspects to creating a quality curriculum. They will learn to use student development and learning theories and data analysis to improve curriculum, instruction and student performance at the school and district level.
EDAS 5343 – Educational Leadership for Institutional Effectiveness (3 credits) back to top
Students will engage in authentic evaluation of the effectiveness of the instructional programs for student achievement of learning. This involves collecting, interpreting and using quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources for school and district improvement.
EDAS 5424 – School Operations and Management w/Practicum (4 credits) back to top
Students learn about management of the operations of a school and a school district. This course includes district procedures, human resources, facilities and space oversight, fiscal operations and safety and security issues based on indicators of equity, effectiveness and efficiency. A practicum (a minimum of 36 hours) is a component of this course.
EDAS 5523 – Cultivating a Positive School Climate (3 credits) back to top
Students will cultivate a sensitivity and appreciation of diverse populations and learn skills in fostering a collegial climate that includes individual performance plans based on quantitative and qualitative data. Students learn how to formulate an effective discipline plan and develop abilities to engage in successful conflict resolution.
EDAS 5623 – Public and Community Relations (3 credits) back to top
By developing an effective and interactive communications plan and public relations program for the school and district, students learn how to elicit and respond to feelings, needs, concerns and perceptions of others to build mutual understanding among all stakeholders to positively impact students.
EDAS 5714 – Politics, Law and the Schools w/Practicum (4 credits) back to top
Students gain an ongoing understanding of the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context in which their schools and districts are situated. They should be able to lead their schools through the necessary compliance of legal regulations, but will also demonstrate courage, foresight and initiative to confront influences that hinder the success of all students. A practicum (a minimum of 36 hours) is a component of this course.
EDAS 5803 – Advanced Educational Research I (3 credits) back to top
This course engages students in action research. They also learn how to collect, interpret and use qualitative and quantitative data for school and district improvement. Students will write and defend a research proposal, including a literature review and description of methodology. The study will be conducted during the subsequent 12 weeks.
EDAS 5823 – Advanced Educational Research I II (3 credits) back to top
Students complete their individual research projects by writing a draft of their paper, receiving feedback for improvement and submitting a final version. Students will present their findings to their colleagues.
EDAS 5843 – Administrators and Professional Development (3 credits) back to top
Students learn the value of professional development for all faculty and staff as a transforming element for change in the school and the district. They will learn how to collaborate with staff in order to develop strategies for implementing continuous development and improvement through professional development plans.
EDAS 5906 – Internship in Elementary Administration (6 credits) back to top
Students will complete an internship in schools at the elementary for elementary certification, including a field experience (a minimum of 90 hours) and seminars. This course should be taken as last course in degree program. OR
EDAS 5916 – Internship in Secondary Administration (6 credits) back to top
Upon finishing this course, students complete an internship in schools at the elementary for secondary certification. This includes a field experience (90 hours) and seminars. This course should be taken as last course in degree program.