Article #2 >>>>> >Journal of the K-12 Revolution: Essays and Research from Minneapolis, Minnesota< >>>>> Volume IX, No. 10, April 2023

 Article #2

The Lack of Academic Training in Programs Designed for Superintendents and Other Public Education Administrators 

The academic training in key subject areas for all of the superintendents given in Article #1 is deficient in the extreme.  With the exception of outlier David Law, of these superintendents have at most an undergraduate degree in a key subject area.  All of their graduate training is in academically insubstantial programs in departments, schools, or colleges of education.

As to the contents of such programs, consider that from which the ineffective former (1 July 2016 through 30 June 2022) Superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools Ed Graff received his Masters of Educational Administration and Supervision Degree  >>>>>

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Overview

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The Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision prepares graduates for P-12 school leadership. The program is a fully online cohort model, with new cohorts beginning each fall semester.  Each cohort can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Students enrolled in this program will be required to complete an administrative internship over three semesters, beginning in the second semester of the program. As part of the internship experience, students will be required to identify a primary and a secondary mentor (Principal or Assistant Principal) who will agree to supervise the student during the internship and evaluate the student’s performance at its conclusion.

This program of study meets Mississippi’s state standards for advanced licensure. Students who intend to seek licensure in another state should verify that this program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements. For assistance with out-of-state licensure questions, please complete the Professional Licensure Form.

Admission Requirements

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In addition to the requirements detailed in Admission Requirements and Procedures, applicants must meet the following requirements and submit the following documents:

1. Official GRE scores or other acceptable standardized graduate-level exam scores
2. Statement of Purpose - In a letter or essay format, describe your professional experiences and goals and how obtaining this degree will help you to realize those goals.
3. CV/Résumé
4. Copy of current educator license (with at least three years of teaching experience) 
5. Three Letters of Recommendation

This program admits new students each fall term. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

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See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information.

Course Requirements (34 hours)

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·       EDA 602 - Foundations of School Leadership 3 hrs.

·       EDA 603 - Leading Diverse School Populations 3 hrs.

·       EDA 604 - Intro to Leadership for Organizational Effectiveness 3 hrs.

·       EDA 605 - Intro to Instructional Leadership 3 hrs.

·       EDA 606 - Advanced Leadership for Organizational Effectiveness 3 hrs.

·       EDA 607 - Advanced Instructional Leadership 3 hrs.

·       EDA 608 - Socio-Political Issues and Educational Leadership 3 hrs.

·       EDA 609 - Transformational Leadership 3 hrs.

·       EDA 636 - Administrative Internship 1-12 hrs. (7 hrs. required)

·       EDA 661 - Practitioner as P-12 Researcher 3 hrs.

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