Master of Education – Administration & Supervision
Offered at the University Center of Greenville
The Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision prepares individuals as elementary or secondary school administrators or supervisors. The program provides both a theoretical and field-based foundation in educational leadership with a focus on leading instructional improvement for the benefit of all P-12 students. This program builds on the rich experiences and expertise of faculty and students to provide an educational environment in which both groups share in research, exploration and inquiry. The result of this synergy is impact — on our community and beyond. Program Requirements: The program of study includes 36 credit hours. A typical program of study includes the following 12 classes: The first five classes — EDL 700, EDL 705, EDL 715, EDL 720 and EDL 730 — are core classes in the program. Students must complete these five classes prior to taking any other classes in the program. These five classes provide the foundation for understanding the practice of building level educational leadership and are course prerequisites for the remainder of the program. EDL 700 Introduction to Public School Admin*
EDL 735 Program Evaluation
EDL 705 The Principalship*
EDL 740 Curriculum Improvement for Admin
EDL 715 School and Community Relations*
EDL 745 School Finance
EDL 720 Human Resources Management*
EDL 839 Research in Education
EDL 730 Supervision of Instruction*
EDL 750 Elem Intern I or EDL 755 Sec Intern I
EDL 725 School Law
EDL 751 Elem Intern II or EDL 756 Sec Intern II
Application Deadline: March 1 for Fall adm * Deadline dates may vary for district-b
Candidates must sit for the Praxis II test 0411 in Administration and Supervision. This is a South Carolina licensure requirement. Candidates are counseled to take this examination during the last two semesters in the educational leadership program. Admission Requirements: • Online application. • Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if recommended for admission). • Three letters of recommendation. • Competitive GRE score (within five years of application date). • Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students.
mission and October 1 for Spring admission. based contract courses/cohort groups.
For Additional Information: Financial Aid www.clemson.edu/financial-aid Graduate Record Exam (GRE) www.ets.org/gre Graduate School Admissions www.grad.clemson.edu/Admissions.php MEd – Administration & Supervision www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/education/ academics/graduate/MEd-AS TOEFL® www.ets.org/toefl Tuition and Fees www.grad.clemson.edu/programs/tuition.php University Center of Greenville www.UCgreenville.org
Contact Information: Hans Klar, PhD Program Coordinator (864) 656-5091 hklar@clemson.edu Claire Cappio Student Services Manager University Center of Greenville (864) 250-8880 cappio@clemson.edu
Clemson University is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Baccalaureate, Master’s, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees. Questions related to accreditation should be directed to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; phone 404-679-4501.