Ed.M. in Educational Administration and Supervision with Principal, Supervisor, and Superintendent Certification (Option A)

Through research-driven curriculum and guidance from expert faculty, candidates enrolled in this program will deepen their knowledge of educational administration and refine their leadership skills to become agents of change promoting each student’s academic success and well-being. Coursework will focus on topics including educational law, public school finance, school-community relations, supervision of instruction, and school leadership in diverse society. Depending on chosen electives, students will also have the opportunity for deeper examination into subjects in curriculum development at the elementary, middle and junior high school, and secondary school levels. Graduates of the program will possess the ability to develop and support academically rigorous, equitable systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment that effectively facilitate student learning and academic success.

For more information about the courses in this program, please visit the course catalog and online schedule of classes.

This program is fully online, providing maximum flexibility. You can take one to four classes in a given semester. Completion times vary from 1 to 2.5 years:

• 33 Graduate Course Credits
  • 21 Credits – Required Educational Administration Core Courses
  • 9 Credits – Required Supervisor Certification Courses
  • 3 Credits – Curriculum Elective Courses
• School Leadership Series Tests
  • To be certified as a principal in New Jersey, graduates of the GSE’s masters program in educational administration must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA). For more information on the SLLA, see https://www.ets.org/sls/resources/state-requirements.html?state=nj
    
  • To be certified as a School Administrator in New Jersey, students must pass the School Superintendents Assessment (SSA). For more information on the SSA, see https://www.ets.org/sls/resources/ssa-test-prep.html. For more information on the state School Administrator certification requirements, see https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/leaders.

Accepted students have 5 years to complete the program.

The Ed.M. in Educational Administration and Supervision (Option A) program program prepares candidates for principal and supervisor and superintendent certification in New Jersey public and private K-12 schools and higher education institutions. According to the State of New Jersey Department of Education, these positions may include assistant principal, vice-principal, principal, director, or assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Principal and Supervisor certification authorizes candidates to provide educational leadership and direction as it pertains to the objectives, policies, and budgets of the school systems they serve. School Administrator Certification authorizes candidates to provide educational leadership as a Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent. Holders of these certifications may also participate in supervising and developing school operations and education programs, evaluating school staff, and providing strategic guidance to school leaders and practitioners to promote high-quality, culturally-competent instruction.

• Personal statement
• One letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current or previous school principal, supervisor, or superintendent, on school letterhead, certifying the completion of at least three years of successful, full-time employment under a valid provisional or standard New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.
• A digital copy of a valid provisional or standard New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.
• Official undergraduate transcripts

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

1. Collect the materials required for admission
2. Submit your application online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/
3. Submit supporting materials online
4. Any supporting materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to Graduate Admissions’ New Brunswick office. Their mailing address can be found here: https://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/about/contact-us

Tuition: 

For tuition and fees information please visit the tuition landing page.

Financial Aid:

While students are encouraged to apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there are a number of other merit- and need-based support options, including loans and college work-study programs within and external to Rutgers. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.

Scholarships, Fellowships & Assistantships:

Generous GSE alumni, friends, and community members have established and continue to donate to more than one dozen fellowships and scholarships to help deserving students reach their goals. These awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement and or financial need. While these awards are competitive, interested students are encouraged to apply for consideration and submit the required materials. Students must also submit a FAFSA application to be eligible.  

To review all current awards and learn more about the donors that established them, please click here.