Supervisor - Certificate

Chairperson
Dr. Catherine B. Roland

Graduate Program Coordinator
Eunice Grippaldi

This program of study fulfills the New Jersey Department of Education academic requirements for the standard administrative certificate with a supervisor endorsement.  Individuals wishing to obtain a standard administrative certificate with a supervisor endorsement have two options.  Students completing a Masters degree program at Montclair State may complete the eighteen credit hours listed below for certification through Montclair State University's program.  Individuals not completing a Masters degree program may apply to the Supervisor program, which includes the twelve credits for state certification through the appropriate County Superintendent's Office.  The work program will vary according to the student's academic experience and is decided upon by the Graduate Program Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS

Students interested in applying must have a Masters degree plus three years teaching experience under certification

I. Required Courses: (12 credits)
ELAD 540, Supervision I
ELAD 543, The Clinical Supervisor
CURR 530, Principles of Curriculum Development
CURR 534, Strategies for Curriculum Change

Link to NJ Department of Education Requirements for Licensure:
http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/

Link to Montclair State University Department of Counseling, Human Services and Educational Leadership Website:
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/CHDEL/chdel.html

Link to Montclair State University requirements for a Masters of Arts degree in Administration and Supervision:
http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/admin1.shtml

ADMISSION

All candidates must meet the basic admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State.  The completion of a major from an accredited college or university is preferred.  Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although prematriculation coursework may be required.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received.  This program does not have a specific deadline; however, the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml