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38 School of Education Eligibility Requirements for New Jersey Principal License (for U.S. Citizens): Successful completion of master's or post-master's program Documentation evidencing completion of five years of successful educational experience under a valid provisional or standard New Jersey or equivalent out-of-state certificate (NJAC 6A:9-12.5) Pass a state-approved examination File application for certification with the TCNJ STEP office Master's Degree Strand (EDAD_MED01)* Program Requirements: 36 credits Required Courses: Research: 3 cr. EDFN 508/Introduction to Research Foundations and Multicultural Education: 3 cr. EDFN 520/Social Problems and Education OR EDFN 521/Cultural Foundations of Education Specialization: 18 cr. EDAD 525/Introduction to Educational Administration †SUPV 520/Staff Supervision †EDAD 617/Advanced School Leadership: Supervision/Admin EDAD 530/Group Dynamics for Educational Leaders EDAD 572/School Law EDAD 540/School Finance Curriculum: 6 cr. †CURR 514/Curriculum Theory and Practice †CURR 555 or †ELEM555/ Advanced Study of Curriculum Development for Children and Adolescence Internship: 6 cr. EDAD 691/Fall Internship in Educational Leadership I EDAD 692/Spring Internship in Educational Leadership II EDAD 693/Summer Internship in Educational Leadership III Culminating Experience Requirement: EDAD 700/Comprehensive Examination Post-Master's Certification Program in Educational Leadership (EDAD_SCT02)* Donald Leake, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Educational Leadership The 30-credit Post-Master's Certification Program (non-degree) in Educational Leadership is designed for individuals who wish to become certified as school leaders and who already hold a master's or doctoral degree. This program is also available through the College's global pro- gram. Upon completion, participants will be eligible to apply for the initial certification for a New Jersey School Principal License. They may also apply for Supervisor Certification with the completion of additional curriculum course work, provided the candidate meets all requirements of the current New Jersey Administrative Code. Courses that lead to Supervisor Certification are noted with the following: †. (See also Supervisor Certification Course Work.) Admission Requirements: Undergraduate and graduate degree from an accredited college or university Competitive GPA Valid provisional or standard New Jersey or equivalent out-of-state instructional or educational services certificate. Applicants typically provide documentation evidencing completion of at least one year of successful educational experience under a valid provisional or standard New Jersey or equivalent out-of-state certificate. Evidence of leadership ability and experience A personal interview with selected faculty members Other factors, including strength of letters of recommendation, motivation and readiness to pursue graduate study, and equity considerations (individuals who will increase the diversity of the graduate students in the program are especially encouraged to apply) Eligibility Requirements for New Jersey Principal License (for U.S. Citizens): Successful completion of master's or post-master's program Documentation evidencing completion of five years of successful educational experience under a valid provisional or standard New Jersey or equivalent out-of-state certificate (NJAC 6A:9-12.5) Pass a state-approved examination File application for certification with the TCNJ STEP office Post-Master's Certification Program (EDAD_SCT02)* (Students enter as individual at their own pace) Program Requirements: 30 credits Required Courses: 30 cr. †CURR 514/Curriculum Theory and Practice EDAD 525/Introduction to Educational Administration EDFN 508/Introduction to Research †SUPV 520/Staff Supervision EDAD 540/School Finance EDAD 572/School Law †EDAD 617/Advanced School Leadership: Supervision/Admin EDAD 691/Fall Internship in Educational Leadership I EDAD 692/Spring Internship in Educational Leadership II EDAD 693/Summer Internship in Educational Leadership III Additional Program Options: Students must take the following course if they wish to obtain Supervisor Certification. †CURR 555 or †ELEM 555/ Advanced Study of Curriculum Development for Children and Adolescence EDAD 530/Group Dynamics for School Leaders EDFN 520/Social Problems in Education EDFN 521/Cultural Foundations of Education Supervisor Certification Course Work* TCNJ offers the appropriate courses necessary for certification as a super- visor in the public schools in the State of New Jersey. This course work can be completed on a non-matriculant basis. A student must complete 12 credits of course work—some of which may be from the individual's master's program—and submit an official transcript and application for Supervisor Certification to the State of New Jersey upon completion of the below course work. General requirements for issuance of the certification can be obtained through the New Jersey State Department of Education. TCNJ Courses CURR 514/Curriculum Theory and Practice SUPV 520/Staff Supervision †These courses may be applied toward the Supervisor Certification, provided the candidate meets all requirements of the current New Jersey Administrative Code. *Students in the Educational Leadership Program (Principal) or taking courses for Supervision Certificate should be aware that the curriculum is designed to comply with the State of New Jersey's Administrative Code. Consequently, the School of Education may have to alter graduation and/or certificate requirements to meet any and all changes mandated by the State of New Jersey Department of Education. 244328_001-091_r1.indd 38 9/1/17 1:40 PM