School Administration (M.S.A.)

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements , applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Class A teaching license or a comparable license from another state. They must have an average grade of B or higher during the last sixty semester hours of undergraduate study and submit satisfactory scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations or the Millers Analogy Test. Applicants must have three years of successful teaching or equivalent experience and must present a portfolio that includes professional achievements, a vision for improved schools in the next century, and a self-assessment of readiness for a career in school administration. Applicants will be interviewed by program faculty and local school administrators. An impromptu writing activity will also be required. Three letters of recommendation from employers or former instructors who are in a position to judge the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study and potential as a school administrator are required. One recommendation must be from the current immediate supervisor.

Program Description

The program leading to the Master of School Administration degree requires the completion of 42 semester hours. The faculty recommends that students complete  EDRS 612 - Principles and Application of Educational Research Methods within the first nine semester hours of the program. Students may not register for internship courses without the permission of their advisor. Students will maintain a portfolio throughout their experience in the program. Prior to graduation, portfolios will be evaluated to validate attainment of program goals. Successful completion of the program and requirements related to licensure will qualify students to apply for an Administrator I license in the state of North Carolina. Conditions for licensure are determined by the North Carolina State Board of Education. The curriculum is divided into four areas as follows: