Administrative Certification without Master’s Degree

The administration program is designed to prepare principals for grades K–12. For admission to the program, an applicant must meet CGCE Admission Standards , and departmental requirements in the Education section of this catalog. In addition, the applicant must hold a valid instructional or educational specialist certificate.

Requirements

ECUI 506 - Curriculum Theory and Development
EADM 501 - Educational Administration
EADM 506 - Problems in School Administration and Supervision
EADM 511 - School Finance
EADM 516 - School Law
EADM 521 - Principal as Administrator
EADM 526 - Principles & Practices of Supervision
EADM 531 - Practicum in Elementary School Administration
EADM 536 - Practicum in Secondary School Administration
Note: Students must pass the requisite Praxis examinations, which are mandated by PDE and, in addition to the above requirements, at least five years of appropriate certificated experience in basic education are necessary for a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania administrative certificate.

Students in the Scranton Education Online Educational Administration degree program or the Certification without a master’s degree program must have a site visit if their state requires a visit or their state requires The University of Scranton to complete an institutional recommendation for state licensure. Students should check with their state department of education for the most up-to-date requirements. Site visits must be completed prior to the student completing their program and/or degree conferral.