Educational Administration
The programs in Educational Administration at Rider University prepare candidates for leadership positions at different administrative levels in elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and related educational organizations. The programs have been designed to be developmental and experiential in nature, fostering ethical behavior and the improvement of self and one’s profession. Candidates are prepared for leadership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative academic environment that promotes inquiry and discovery, personal growth and initiative, and professional development. Both Option Sequences build upon and reference the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC); Standards for School Leaders, and the Standards for National Policy Board for Educational Administration, utilized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
The Option I sequence prepares candidates for leadership positions as principals, assistant principal, director, or supervisor. The Option I sequence is approved by the State of New Jersey to meet the established degree requirements for candidates for leadership positions in public schools. The supervisor certificate is issued by the state to applicants upon graduation. Passing the required state examination for certification and fulfilling all mentorship experiences after graduation are requirements to achieve permanent certification as a school administrator in New Jersey. The Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration and Supervision is a certification program designed for candidates with a Master degree and a supervisor’s license.
Certification in Pennsylvania as an Elementary or Secondary Administrator currently requires either a program of eight leadership courses or completion of a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration. Either a focused course sequence or the Option I degree program sequence taken at Rider meets Pennsylvania requirements. Passing the required state licensure examination is an additional requirement for Pennsylvania certification as a school administrator.
The Option II sequence at Rider is designed for the candidate seeking a career as a school business administrator. The Option II sequence leads to a degree with a focus in school business administration. A recent code change in New Jersey now required a Master degree for the state school business administrator certificate. Either a Master of Arts in Educational Administration, licensure as a Certified Public Accountant, or completion of a sequence of courses beyond a Master degree will lead to eligibility for the state certificate. A course sequence also exists at Rider as a possible certification route in addition to the Option II degree program.
Instructional strategies are utilized in the program sequences that promote personal initiative, proactive engagement, and collaborative learning opportunities. This is accomplished through scholarly inquiry in the knowledge base of leadership and organizational behavior, management strategy, and best practice applications in curriculum and instruction. The sequence of courses in each option will be taken in a prescribed order that is established with the student at the beginning of study at Rider University. Each degree program and certification option provides for internship experiences that extend throughout the course of study. Portfolio projects document the continuous and sustained accomplishments of the candidate in the appropriate work setting. All degree candidates must complete a comprehensive internship experience that is cooperatively developed between the candidate, a site-based mentor, and the university professor.
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For more information about the Master of Arts in Educational Administration, please contact:
| Leonard R. Goduto, Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Coordinator, Educational Administration Office: Memorial Hall 202K Phone: (609) 895-5471 Fax: (609)896-5362 Email: lgoduto@rider.edu |
