Master of Education, Administration and Supervision: Educational Leadership

(Available in Lynchburg 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 27 credits from the list of core courses as well as a 3-credit administrative internship. Candidates must also successfully complete the School Leader Licensure Assessment, which is the state proficiency exam.

Master’s Degree (M.Ed.): Students complete a total of 36 credits: 27 credits of required core courses, a 3-credit administrative internship, and 6 credits of electives. Upon completion of the coursework, a comprehensive exam is required. 

Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.): Students complete a total of 30 credits, including  27 credits of required coursework and a 3-credit administrative internship.  A comprehensive exam is required. 

Required Courses (9)

EDLF 714

Schools as Professional Learning Communities

or

EDLF 711E

Interpersonal & Groups Relations in Educational Organizations

EDLF 776

Public School Administration

EDLF 777

Human Resources Management in School

EDLF 778

School and Community Relations

EDLF 779

School Principalship

EDLF 783

School Finance

or

EDLF 873

Education Finance, Policy & Practice

EDLF 866

Policy in Curriculum and Instruction

EDLF 875

School Law

EDLF 881

Introduction to Supervision of Instruction

Electives Courses
Electives are determined in consultation with an advisor, and vary by regional academic center.

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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