This program is designed for candidates who aspire to a leadership position as a school business administrator.  Candidates for the certification program have completed a Master degree in an area of study other than Educational Administration.  The framework for the program has been established to meet preparatory requirements as established in the New Jersey Administrative Code (6A:9-12.7), as well as the challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities inherent in educational leadership as a school business administrator. 

Candidates are expected to have completed state required coursework (undergraduate or graduate) in economics and accounting prior to acceptance into the certification program.  A conditional acceptance into the certification sequence can be given, requiring applicants without the two courses to complete them before beginning the third course in the six course certification sequence.  An internship experience begins with and is documented from the first course.  The field-based experiences under the supervision of a mentor helps translate leadership theory into practice for the candidate.

Course Sequence (18 credits)

• EDAD 501:  Introduction to Educational Leadership and Organizational Theory into Practice
• EDAD 507:  Educational Issues and the Law
• EDAD 508:  Educational Leadership in School Business Administration
• EDAD 509:  Financial Management and Accounting in Schools
• EDAD 512:  Facility Planning and Development in School Communities
• EDAD 513:  Human Resources Leadership in Educational Settings

Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.

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