The Master’s Program leading to the supervisor endorsement or dual supervisor and principal endorsements is designed for certified teachers looking to earn a master’s degree.
The Master of Arts in Educational/Leadership Strand is designed to prepare students to assume leadership positions, while sharing the philosophy and mission of Felician University and the School of Education. The focus will be on preparing future educational leaders who carry out reflective practice based on professional knowledge of curriculum and instruction while seeking innovative solutions through caring leadership.
The Supervisor Endorsement consists of 12 credits. The Principal Endorsement consists of 30 credits. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Supervision/Principal consists of 36 credits. This degree includes coursework for both endorsements in Principal and Supervisor
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership consists of both the principal's and the supervisor's endorsements. To apply for admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership a student must provide the following:
Admission Criteria:
- At least five years of successful, full-time teaching or educational services experience is required
- A standard NJ instructional or educational services certificate
- Official Transcript
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
Admission Process:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit all supporting documentation required.
- Pay the application fee.
Only complete applications will be considered for admission. The Coordinator of the Graduate Program and the Dean of the School of Education give final approval for admission to the School of Education graduate program. The Office of Admissions will notify applicants of the admission decision as soon as possible.
Disclaimer:
Students seeking supervisor or principal licenses are expected to be aware of the guidelines and code changes set forth by the State of New Jersey's Department of Education. Felician University is not responsible for changes in a student's program and/or certification resulting from changes in the guidelines or code by New Jersey's Department of Education.
Processing of Licensing Endorsement Applications
All students that successfully complete their designated program may obtain applications for supervisor or principal by contacting the Certification Officer within the School of Education. The Certification Officer will process completed New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Licensing and Credentials applications with the appropriate state processing fees for any eligible student. Students seeking the Principal Certificate of Eligibility must provide evidence of successful completion of the School Leader Licensure Assessment administered by the Education Testing Service (ETS)and all requirements outlined by the New Jersey Department of Education.
General Academic Policy
The School of Education abides by the policy statements on examinations, grading, withdrawal, probation, campus conduct, and appeals as published in the Felician University Catalog and/or Student Handbook.
Professional Behavior
The Dean of the School of Education, with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, reserves the right to dismiss a student from the Education Program at any time for behavior that is deemed unethical or unprofessional. The student in question has the right to appeal the decision.
All policies for each graduate program in the School of Education are at the discretion of the Dean, School of Education in accordance with state requirements and mandates.