Add-On Licensure
School Administration
Program Highlights & Benefits
Provides a foundation in the principles and procedures of educational administration
No state exam required for NC students, an electronic portfolio is submitted to NCDPI for licensure
Affordable tuition
Completion time includes holiday breaks
What You Learn
This program is for current teachers or administrators who have already earned a master’s degree and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in educational leadership while working towards North Carolina state licensure as a School Administrator.
The School Administration Add-On Licensure Program focuses on preparing experienced teachers to serve as educational leaders; it is designed to relate to the needs of educators in both theory and practice. The program is designed to meet the following program goals for prospective school administrators:
- provide a foundation in the principles and procedures of educational administration, curriculum development, and instructional improvement;
- promote the development of the ability to implement and evaluate models of instruction and methods of supervision in the classroom and other school settings;
- foster the development of the ability to evaluate classroom teachers within an academic environment;
- develop the capacity to interpret and implement educational research in the total school program; and
- provide preparation for service as instructional and educational leaders.
How You Learn
Fully Online: A three-semester School Administration Add-On Licensure Program with an integrated curriculum will be offered. Semesters 1, 2, and 3 will consist of six integrated semester hours with one 2-hour internship each. You will log into Blackboard to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and complete group activities. While there are no face-to-face meetings, some of the activities may include chats, discussion boards, recorded and/or live webinars, and various web links.
Prerequisites
Students in the School Administration Add-On Licensure Program must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 2.50 grade point average on all graduate-level work. Students in this program must hold a current NC Professional Educators License or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years of NCDPI-recognized teaching experience is required by the time the student completes the program. Master’s degree in education is strongly recommended but not required.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| First Semester | ||
MELS 601 | Executive Leadership in a 21st Century Change Environment | 6 |
MELS 697 | Executive Leadership Internship | 2 |
| Second Semester | ||
MELS 603 | Resource Management for 21st Century Executive Leaders n | 6 |
MELS 697 | Executive Leadership Internship | 2 |
| Third Semester | ||
MELS 605 | 21st Century School Leadership | 6 |
MELS 697 | Executive Leadership Internship | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 | |
Please Note:
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
