Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility
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Program Highlights:
| • | 15-30 Credits depending on previously completed coursework |
| • | Pennsylvania Department of Education approved |
| • | Accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| • | Nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council |
| • | Teaching certification and supervisory or administrative certification required for admission |
| • | Complete program in just 20 months of part-time study! |
Program Overview:
The Department of Professional Studies has designed this program for educators seeking leadership positions at classroom, school district, and community levels, in curriculum, instruction, and supervision. Edinboro University now offers a seamless progression from M.Ed. to K-12 Principal Certification to Superintendent's Letter or Eligibility.
Individuals must comply with the degree requirements for the Letter of Eligibility degree, students will be required to satisfactorily complete a culminating experience to address exit requirements as prescribed by the program.
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"When I first started teaching online, I was not sure what to expect from my students or how this new environment would impact the quality of their work. I quickly found them to be involved and completely engaged in their studies. They completed assignments and interacted with one another in a very professional and exciting way. I am often impressed by the high levels of accuracy, interaction, and understanding demonstrated by my online students. I have been equally impressed by their reflection on and immediate implementation of the subject matter."Dr. Michael Vetere
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Sample Course Sequence: All courses run 8 weeks
First Semester
SCHA 796 The Superintendency
SCHA 731 School and Community Relations
Second Semester
SCHA 785 Personnel Leadership and Labor Relations
Summer Semester
SCHA 797 Educational Technologies
SCHA 798 Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis
Third Semester
SCHA 799 Superintendent's Internship
* Completion of the following courses is available during the academic year/summer sessions or the candidate may provide documentation of prior completion:
SCHA 716 Educational Leadership from a Global Perspective
SCHA 741 Curriculum Leadership
SCHA 765 Financial Aspects of Educational Leadership
SCHA 775 Educational Leadership Theory and Practice
Admission Requirements: Fall, Spring or Summer semester start dates.
- Master's degree
- Principal or supervisory certificate
- Six years of satisfactory professional certificated service of which three of the six years must have been in a certificated supervisory or administrative capacity.
- Completed online application (link found at bottom of page). Deadline for application is four weeks prior to semester start date.
- Application fee: $30.00 for new students, and $7.00 for returning Edinboro students.
- Submit a copy of professional certificate.
- Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:
Biggers House
148 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444 - If you are interested in transferring credits from another degree you will need to fill out the Transfer Credit Form and submit it to the address listed above.
How to Apply: Please follow the link on the bottom of this page.
For information or assistance regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with a disability, contact Dr. Robert McConnell, Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), at (814) 732-2462 t/tty or mcconnell@edinboro.edu. For additional information, visit the OSD web page.
For More Information: If you have questions about the application process, please contact Edinboro University's School of Graduate Studies at (814)732-2856 or toll-free (888) 845-2890. Questions about the Letter of Eligibility program should be directed to Dr. Michael Vetere at 814-732-1468 (mvetere@edinboro.edu), or Ms. Jessica Albert, Graduate Admissions Counselor at (814)732-1353 (jalbert@edinboro.edu).
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