Master of Education, Administration and Supervision: Educational Leadership
(Available inSouth Boston- Danville through our University Center, and at our Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Roanoke Centers)
This state-approved program, offered through the University’s Curry School of Education, is designed for individuals seeking preK-12 endorsement in school administration and supervision, or an advanced degree, with or without endorsement.
Faculty from the Curry School designed this distinctive program and serve as student advisors. In addition to University faculty who teach the majority of the courses, instruction is further enhanced by accomplished school administrators selected by the University for their
professional expertise, practical experience, and understanding of what tomorrow’s leaders will need to know.
Participants may take courses for a professional development endorsement or pursue an advanced degree. The program is designed so
courses required for state endorsement can be completed in four to five semesters. Courses are offered at convenient times during the evening and/or
weekends, allowing students to balance work and academic schedules. Students may enroll in up to two courses before being admitted to a program.
Professional Development Endorsement: Intended for individuals who have a master’s degree and are seeking state endorsement and a position as principal, assistant principal, or central office supervisor. Students complete 30 credits from the list of core courses as well as a 3-credit administrative internship. Candidates must also successfully complete the School Leaders Licensure Assessment, which is the state proficiency exam.
Master’s Degree (M.Ed.): Students complete a total of 36 credits: 30 credits of required core courses, a 3-credit administrative internship, and 3 credits of an elective. Upon completion of the coursework, a comprehensive exam is required. In addition,
the School Leaders Licensure Assessment is required for state endorsement in preK-12 Administration and Supervision.
Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.): Students complete a total of 30 credits of required coursework and a 3-credit administrative internship. A comprehensive exam is required.
In addition, the School Leaders Licensure Assessment is required for state endorsement in pre-K-12 Administration and Supervision.
Core Courses
| EDLF 5500 |
Leadership for Low-Performing Schools |
| EDLF 5500 |
Technology Leadership |
| EDLF 7140 |
Schools as Professional Learning Communities |
| EDLF 7804 |
Public School Administration |
| EDLF 7805 |
Human Resource Management |
| EDLF 7806 |
School and Community Relations |
| EDLF 7807 |
Contemporary Issues in the Principalship |
| EDLF 7811 |
Introduction to Supervision of Instruction |
| EDLF 8988 |
School Internship |
Electives Courses
Electives are determined in consultation with an advisor, and vary by regional academic center.
SLLA Requirements
This requirement applies to all students in the Endorsement program, the Master of Education program, and the Education Specialist program in Administration and Supervision.
Beginning May 2009, students pursuing the preK-12 administration and
supervision endorsement must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment
before the Curry School will sign off on the College Verification Form which
is required for endorsement from the Virginia Department of Education.
Individuals applying through Curry for the administrative endorsement should
have test scores sent electronically to the Curry School of Education and
request a copy for their own records. When applying for endorsement,
applicants should complete Part I of the College Verification Form and mail
or fax (434-924-0888) that document along with a copy of the SLLA report to
Curry’s Office of Admissions and Student Services. The College
Verification Form is available online.
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Program Contacts
Hampton Roads Center
Flora Roberts
Email: fr3m@virginia.edu
Telephone: 757-552-1890 ext 309 / 1-866-257-8505
Northern Virginia Center
Patty Froggett
Email: froggett@virginia.edu
Telephone: 703-536-1141 / 1-800-678-4882
Richmond Center
Linda Meade
Email: lmm7b@virginia.edu
Telephone: 804-662-7464 / 1-800-323-4882
Roanoke Center
Linda Linnartz
Email: linnartz@virginia.edu
Telephone: 540-767-6202 / 1-800-882-6753
University Center
Martha Ann Toms-Farmer
Email: mat7z@virginia.edu
Telephone: 434-243-5319 / 1-800-346-3882
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