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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.
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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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Language
English
Credits
39 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership View 3555 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.75
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
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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50464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 50464 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
50464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 50464 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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