Educational Administration & Supervision Sixth-Year Certificate (092) Requirements

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Program Prerequisites

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A minimum of 3 years of certified teaching experience is required for entrance into this program

Required Materials

• Application
• Official transcripts for the last degree earned.
  • International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from www.naces.org
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Letters need to come from employers or professional associates and must attest to your activities as a teacher leader and your potential as a school leader.
• Essay on leadership
  • In 2-3 pages double spaced, describe an issue or issues you think will impact leadership in the Connecticut schools. It is important that you focus on the issues, their impact on leadership and any personal experience you have had in helping to address them in your current or former position(s).
• Resume

International Applicants

Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.

Deadlines

Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:

• July 15 for the fall semester
• December 1 for the spring semester
• April 15 for the summer semester

Educational Administration Courses

Students may obtain their hybrid on-campus and online 092 certification through the 6th year program by completing the required courses below.

Psychology/Pedagogy

• EDLD 601 Introduction to Education Leadership
• EDLD 621 Evaluation of School Effectiveness

Curriculum/Program Monitoring

• EDLD 651a Workshop in Curriculum Development

School Administration

• EDLD 618 Public School Finance
• EDLD 619 School Law

Personnel Evaluation/Supervision

• EDLD 652 Supervision/ Evaluation of Personnel

Internship

• EDLD 681a Administrative Internship

Special Services Administration

EDLD 664 Supervision of Programs and Services for Students with Exceptionalities (This course can be waived for individuals holding certification and currently working in Social Work, Psychology, Speech & Language Pathology or Special Education).

* Successful Completion of the Connecticut Administrative Test (CAT) STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 30 Credit Hours for a 6th Year Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision.

Education Leadership Electives:

• EDLD 680a Urban Leadership
• EDLD 613 Current Topics in Education Leadership
• EDLD 614 Leadership & Management of School Facilities
• EDLD 615 Research & Data Informed Supervision