Rutgers University Graduate School of Education (New Brunswick) 21 courses
Please visit the website . PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Master’s degree (Ed.M.) programs are offered for aspiring school principals, PK12 supervisors, and leaders in higher education. Students have a choice of three programs: Option A (33 credits) meets the requirements for New Jersey principal, supervisor, and superintendent certification. Option B (30 credits) prepares students for principal and superintendent certification. Option C (30 credits) prepares students who seek an Ed.M. in Educational Administration and Supervision without certification(s). Non-degree programs leading to supervisor (12 credits) and superintendent (3 credit) endorsement are also available. Option C is designed for students who wish to prepare for positions of leadership in public and private PK12 and higher education institutions that do not require administrator certification. The program builds on a foundation of course work in educational administration and leadership and allows the opportunity to choose electives in specific areas of expertise. This description pertains only to Option C.
Required Courses (6 credits)
15:230:501 School Leadership in Diverse Society (3) or 15:230:517 Diversity and the Politics of Higher Education (3) 15:230:609 Leading for Social Justice: Navigating Through Policy, Politics, and the Law (3)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 15:230:501 | Leadership and Communication Skills in Educational Supervision | 3 |
| 15:230:517 | Diversity and the Politics of Higher Education | 3 |
| 15:230:609 | Leading for Social Justice: Navigating through Policy, Politics, and the Law | 3 |
| Total Required Courses (6 credits) | 6 credits | |
Educational Administration Electives (Select 5 courses from this group with advisor approval) (15 credits)
15:230:507 Education Law (3) 15:230:514 Personnel Administration (3) 15:230:519 Higher Education Finance (3) 15:230:604 Leading Educational Organizations (3) 15:230:606 Higher Education Law (3) 15:203:615 Assessment, Data, and Problem-Solving (3) 15:230:618 Educational Policy Development to Advance Equity and Effectiveness (3) 15:230:620 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3) 15:230:625 Policy for Urban Education (3) 16:310:502 History of American Education (3) 15:310:611 History of Higher Education (3)
Outside Electives (select 3) (9 credits)
15:310:503 Comparative Education (3) 15:310:512 Race, Empire, and Education (3) 15:310:537 Ethics and Education (3) 15:310:540 Gender and Education (3) 15:310:561 History of African-American Education (3) 15:310:569 Queer Issues in Schools (3) 15:310:581 Special Issues in Higher Education (3)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 15:310:503 | Comparative Education | 3 |
| 15:310:512 | Race, Empire and Education | 3 |
| 15:310:537 | Ethics and Education | 3 |
| 15:310:540 | Gender and Education | 3 |
| 15:310:561 | History of African-American Education | 3 |
| 15:310:569 | Queer Issues in School | 3 |
| 15:310:581 | Special Issues in Higher Education | BA |
| Total Outside Electives (select 3) (9 credits) | 9 credits | |
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