M.A. in Administration & Supervision
Degree Requirements
Total Hours: 24
Practicum: Required for Type 75 only
Comprehensive: None
Thesis: Required
Length of the Program: A full-time student enrolled in three courses per semester can complete the coursework in three semesters. The time needed to complete the thesis will vary depending on the student's research agenda. Students have five years from acceptance to complete the program. (See GA&S Policy: Time Limit for Completion of Degree Requirements)
Curriculum Plan: Completion of the M.A. degree requires 24 semester hours and a master's thesis.
Technology Expectation
All students are provided Internet access to link electronically to classmates, faculty and student services. In order to use these technological resources, all students must have the computer skills necessary to support academic work (i.e., word processing, PowerPoint) and to access e-mail and the Internet.
Continuous Enrollments
Master's students in educational administration and supervision are required to maintain the status of continuous enrollment during their program of studies. (See GA&S Policy: Academic Standing - Continuous Registration) This means that during each semester of each academic year (excluding Summer Sessions), each student must do one of the following:
- Enroll in one of the following:
- At least one course
- ELPS 605 - Master's Studies
- ELPS 595 - Thesis Supervision
- A formal leave of absence may be granted upon request and the approval of the Graduate School's Associate Dean.
Liberal Arts Core (6 hours)
Required of all students.
- CIEP 450 - Educational Psychology
- ELPS 420 - Philosophy of Education
Liberal Arts Core Electives (6 hours)
In consultation with your academic advisor, choose:
- One course in sociological or historical foundations or comparative international education (3 hours)
- One course in research methodology (3 hours)
Administration & Supervision Core (6 hours)
Required of all students.
- ELPS 460 - School Administration
- ELPS 470 - School Supervision
Administration & Supervision Electives (6 hours)
In consultation with your advisor, choose two courses from the following list. Students seeking the Type 75 certificate are required to take ELPS 562 - Practicum in School Administration.
- ELPS 462 - Problems in School Administration - The Principalship
- ELPS 463 - The Teacher and the Law
- ELPS 466 - School Finance and Budgeting
- ELPS 469 - Educational Leadership and Policy Planning
- ELPS 472 - Administration and Supervision of Special Education
- ELPS 562 - Practicum in School Administration (required for Type 75 certification)
Thesis and Oral Defense
A thesis is required in the major area of educational administration and supervision. Thesis Forms
Degree Conferral
While the commencement ceremony is every May, degrees can be conferred May, August, and December. Students must apply for graduation/degree conferral. Students should apply for graduation in the semester they anticipate completing all degree requirements. Failure to meet application deadlines may result in a delay of the conferral of the degree to the following semester. Applications for Degree Conferral are due:
- August 1 for December conferral
- December 1 for May or August conferral
Please note the degree conferral application is valid for only one semester. If the degree is not conferred for the semester requested, a new application and fee are required for a subsequent semester.
