Overview
The Education - School Leadership program offered by Furman University includes extensive preparation for school administration and a sequence of courses and
activities planned to guide the candidates in developing the knowledge and skills required of principals and supervisors. A year-long, 6-credit internship with monthly seminars provides candidates with opportunities to apply their knowledge and continue to improve their abilities to function as effective, caring school leaders.
Students seeking a Master of Arts in this concentration area must have a valid South Carolina teaching certificate (Professional Level, K-8 or 7-12) and a minimum of two years’ teaching experience, including at least one year at the level of the certificate for which the individual is applying. (Elementary grades: K-8; Secondary grades: 7-12).
Students certified to teach at the elementary level should enroll in the elementary school leadership program, and students certified in a subject taught in high school should enroll in the secondary school leadership program. Persons wishing to become certified in administration at a level different from their teaching certification area will need to add the appropriate teaching credential and consult the graduate advisor for the course(s) needed in school leadership. Persons holding valid teaching credentials in both elementary and secondary may select either elementary or secondary school leadership.
To complete this program, students must show evidence of a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam.
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts programs are designed primarily for certified teachers. Individuals seeking initial teacher certification will be required to complete undergraduate courses which will not apply toward the master’s degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistics and Measurement in Education
- Research in Education
- Organization and Control of American Schools
- Leadership in Educational Organizations (
- Strategic Planning and Thinking in Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Educational Psychology Educational Leadership View 608 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the United States or a teacher education program recognized by the South Carolina Board of Education
- satisfactorily completed an accredited program of initial teacher certification
- a graduate admissions application, accompanied by a one-time, non-refundable application fee
- two professional recommendations and Dispositions Assessment Evaluation by persons familiar with the candidate’s teaching (e.g. principal, assistant principal, immediate supervisor)
- a copy of their current teaching certificate
- official transcripts from each higher education institution previously attended
Tuition Fee
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International
16380 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
16380 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Greenville
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Funding
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