Educational Administration and Supervision MEd
Earn your online Education Administration and Supervision degree from Southern Miss!
Program-at-a-Glance (Graduate)
We invite you to explore this opportunity to become part of the fully online program in Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Administration and Supervision. Our online Education Administration and Supervision degree graduates enjoy positions of leadership in elementary and secondary schools throughout the world. This affordable, convenient online degree in the area of education administration is designed to offer you a quality education while enabling you to maintain the increasingly complex schedules of today’s professional educators.
Founded nearly 100 years ago as a teacher’s college, The University of Southern Mississippi continues its tradition of excellence by offering an attractive, fully online master’s program for teachers who find it difficult to attend traditional face-to-face classes. The four-semester online Educational Administration program maintains the integrity and rigor of an on-campus academic program, while unleashing the creativity that emerging technologies can afford. Seeking to involve technologies within a context of collaboration and communication, faculty members are dedicated to the futuristic pursuit of educational excellence, while striving to expand our traditional classrooms.
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Degree Requirements (34 hours)
Fall 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Foundations of School Leadership
|
3 hrs. |
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Leading Diverse School Populations
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3 hrs. |
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Practitioner as P-12 Researcher
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3 hrs. |
Spring 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Intro to Leadership for Organizational Effectiveness
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3 hrs. |
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Intro to Instructional Leadership
|
3 hrs. |
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Administrative Internship
|
7 hrs. |
Summer 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Leadership for Organizational Effectiveness
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3 hrs. |
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Advanced Instructional Leadership
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3 hrs. |
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Administrative Internship
|
7 hrs. |
Fall 4
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Socio-Political Issues and Educational Leadership
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3 hrs. |
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Transformational Leadership
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3 hrs. |
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Administrative Internship
|
7 hrs. |
Additional Note
Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
The internship is a total of 7 credit hours required for degree completion. Once you’ve found your internship you will be able to use your experience to fulfill this requirement,. This involves 170 work hours per term and 510 over three semesters.
Licensure requirements and approval are determined by each state’s licensing board. For general information about professional licensure, please review the Online Programs & Professional Licensure Page. If you have professional licensing questions regarding licensure relative to one of our online programs, please read our Professional Licensure Disclosure and then fill out the Professional Licensure Inquiry Form. If you have other questions regarding licensure, please email professional licensure.
Additional course fees for the online education administration and supervision degree may apply. Fees range between $20 – $60.
No, online students pay resident tuition. For information about pricing, click here.
Yes, teaching experience is required in order to be considered for the online education administration and supervision degree program; 2-3 years preferred.
Yes, you must take the GRE for the online education administration and supervision degree. However, the GRE is not the sole criterion for admission. We evaluate candidates on GRE, GPA, portfolio, interview, writing sample, and letters of recommendation.
The priority deadline for the online education administration and supervision degree is May 31st
The online education administration and supervision degree program is 34 credit hours completed in four semesters.
The priority deadline to apply is May 31st. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the cohort has been filled.
The online education administration and supervision degree takes four semesters to complete.
The online education administration and supervision degree program prepares students to become principals; however, you must check with your state’s department of education licensure office for specific requirements for administrative licensure.
Official transcripts, GRE scores, and immunization records are sent directly to the Graduate School.
To find pricing information, visit our pricing page. For financial aid information, view our financial aid page. For detailed tuition information, visit our business services page.
There may be partial endowment scholarships available once applicants are accepted to the program. Once these scholarships are available an email will be sent to all students within the program inviting them to apply for those scholarships in which they meet the qualifications for.
Other classes that aren’t listed may count towards your online education administration and supervision degree once your transcript has been evaluated and posted.
The prospective student must complete the Graduate School admission application online and pay the application fee at http://apps.usm.edu/graduate-school/grad-school-apps/.
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Admission Requirements
The Graduate School will be authorizing standardized test waivers to applicants to the Fall 2021 term.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the requirements detailed in Admission Requirements and Procedures, applicants must meet the following requirements and submit the following documents:
- Official GRE scores or other acceptable standardized graduate-level exam scores
- 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.
- CV/Résumé
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of current educator license (with at least three years of teaching experience)
This program admits new students each fall. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Program Requirements and Academic Policies
See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information.
The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Education Administration and Supervision MEd is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.
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