Program Requirements
The master of arts in education with a concentration in administration and supervision provides the skills for beginning principals at the elementary, middle or secondary level. Course work focuses on research and practice in governance, management, organizational structure, human behavior, supervision of instruction and leadership skills. The required internship provides an opportunity to integrate theory, research and practice under the supervision of a qualified administrator.
Upon completion of coursework, apply at www.michigan.gov/moecs for an administrator certificate for grades K-12.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education, Leadership and Public Service department page.
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
| Research | 5 |
| ED 500 Educational Research | 3 |
| ED 574 Seminar in Educational Research (2 cr.) or | |
| ED 599A Thesis (2 - 8 cr.) | |
| Area of Concentration | 25 |
| ED 522 Curriculum Development | 3 |
| ED 530 Introduction to Educational Leadership | 3 |
| ED 532 The Principalship | 3 |
| ED 533 School and Community Relations | 2 |
| ED 534 Administering Special Programs | 2 |
| ED 541B Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| ED 543 School Finance | 3 |
| ED 544 School Law | 3 |
| ED 548 Internship in Educational Administration | 1 - 4 |
| Cognates | 6 |
| Cognates include courses selected to strengthen the area of concentration. Adviser approval required. | |
Students who already possess a master's degree may choose to obtain a K-12 principal certificate by completing only the 25 credits of concentration.
Bulletin Year:
2015 - 2016 Graduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.