Non-degree Supervisor Endorsement Program
- Degrees & Programs
- Download the program guide (includes course list and application requirements)
- As required by our national accreditor, CAEP, the program publicly reports outcomes annually in an Accountability Measures report. This report can be found on our Accreditation page.
- Contact Marie Pavelchak, Senior Student Program Coordinator in the Office of Student and Academic Services
Program Overview
The non-degree Supervisor Endorsement Program offered at the GSE is nationally certified by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and allows certified teachers to take coursework that leads to New Jersey Department of Education certification as a supervisor within an elementary or secondary school setting. Students who enroll in this program typically seek to advance in their current role and demonstrate the core competencies needed to be effective leaders in public and private K-12 schools or higher education institutions. Candidates commonly continue to work for local school districts, charter schools, or other educational institutions while completing the required coursework. The program curriculum includes courses focusing on curriculum development at various levels, school administration, and supervision of instruction.
This 12-credit endorsement program is available only to individuals who hold a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate, or its out-of-state equivalent. Three years of full-time teaching experience is also required. The program is not aligned with any specific degree program, does not lead to a degree of any kind, and is usually completed at the New Brunswick campus with some online classes available. All 12 credits in the endorsement program must be completed at Rutgers University. No transfer credits will be accepted.
For more information about this program:
Program Details
Application Deadline
Aug 15 / Dec 15 / May 15
Entry Term(s)
Fall / Spring / Summer
Program Level
Non-degree
Program Type
Certification
Format
Online
Credits
12
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What You’ll Learn
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 promote effective teaching and in turn, students’ academic success and well-being. Coursework will focus on topics including curriculum development at various levels, school administration, and supervision of instruction. 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.
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Program Requirements
12 Graduate Course Credits
- 3 Credits – Curriculum and Instruction
- 3 Credits – Supervision of Instruction
- 6 Credits from the Following:
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- 3 Credits – Curriculum Development in the Elementary School
- 3 Credits – Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted
- 3 Credits – Curriculum Development in the Secondary School
- 3 Credits – Curriculum of Middle and Junior High School
- 3 Credits – Administration and Supervision of Elementary and Secondary Schools
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Students are expected to maintain a “B” or better average as a non-degree student. Accepted students will have 5 years to complete the program. After completing all of the required courses in the program, students should contact the Office of Academic Services at the GSE to notify them and to secure an application for the state endorsement. GSE personnel will then forward the completed application to Trenton along with a recommendation that the certification be awarded.
Additional Requirements for New Jersey Certification:
To be certified as a supervisor in New Jersey, graduates of the GSE’s non-degree Supervisor Endorsement Program must also complete state mandated administrative training in the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB). We can accept any HIB/anti-bullying training that you’ve completed through your school district.
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Careers and Outcomes
The non-degree Supervisor Endorsement Program at the GSE prepares candidates for supervisor certification and managing roles in New Jersey public and private K-12 schools and higher education institutions. These positions may include supervisor of instruction, but also other nontraditional school staff roles such as athletic director. Supervisor certification authorizes candidates to provide strategic guidance and ongoing direction for instructional personnel to support student success.
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Admissions Requirements
- Electronic copy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.
- Statement of Program Intent
- Verification of experience from the applicant’s current or previous supervisor or HR department, on school district letterhead, certifying the completion of three years of successful, full-time employment under a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate
- Graduate transcripts
Applicants are responsible for reviewing and confirming that they meet all requirements before the application is submitted. Rutgers Graduate School of Education will not refund the application fee if an applicant is not accepted.
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How to Apply
Current Rutgers University Students:
All applicants who are currently enrolled in a program at Rutgers University and wish to begin the certificate program while continuing their current program should contact the GSE Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS) at academic.services@gse.rutgers.edu.
Non-Rutgers University Students:
- Collect the materials required for admission
- Submit your application online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/
- Submit supporting materials online
- 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
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Tuition
Tuition:
Click here for the New Brunswick Graduate tuition rates.