Educational Supervision (M.A.Ed.)

Program Description:

The M.A.Ed. degree in supervision requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. The international concentration is offered in Jamaica and in other English speaking schools preparing young people for study in English speaking universities. It does not lead to North Carolina licensure.

To comply with the University Council of Jamaica ((UCJ), master’s programs in Jamaica will consist of 36 semester hours. Six additional hours must be completed by students in Jamaica.

Professional Component (12 hours)

Twelve total credit hours. Program director selects either PSY 621 or 622.

EDCI 613 - The Teacher Leader Credits: 3
EDRS 602 - Methods of Research Credits: 3
PSY 622 - Academic Interventions and Settings Credits: 3
SPED 620 - Education in a Diverse Society Credits: 3
PSY 621 - Advanced Educational Psychology Credits: 3

Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction (9 hours)

EDSU 605 - Principles of Supervision Credits: 3
EDSU 630 - School Improvement Credits: 3
EDCI 604 - Curriculum Development Credits: 3

International and specialty electives approved by coordinator (9 credit hours)

EDCI 603 - Comparative Education Credits: 3
Other courses that address special needs of international schools – approved by program coordinator.
ELMG 566 - Computers in Education Credits: 3
COUN 600 - Individual and Group Helping Skills Credits: 3
EDRS 709 - Assessment for the Advancement of Student Learning Credits: 3
EDL 615 - International School Leadership Credits: 3
EDPY 693 - Topics in Education and Psychology Credits: 3, R6

Program Requirements

Additionally, students successfully complete two program requirements represented by two non-credit courses.

EDSU 685 - Internship in Supervision Credits: 2
EDSU 686 - School Improvement Presentation Credits: 0