Post-Master School Administrator Certification

This program is designed for individuals who seek certification as a School Administrator. We prepare school leaders who will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of theory and strategic decision-making in order to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Act in an ethical, fair, and trustworthy manner while interacting with all members of the school community.
• Meet the requirements for the State of New Jersey Superintendent Certification.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts
• One professional reference
• Interview with the program coordinator
• Copy of New Jersey certifications
• Complete five years of successful educational experience in a school district, non-public school, or a regionally accredited college or university.

To be eligible for the School Administrator CE, the candidate shall:

OPTION 1

1. Complete one of the following:

• Hold a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or one of the recognized fields of leadership or management;
• Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and complete a Post-Master program resulting in certification of advanced study in educational administration and supervision;
• Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and complete a post-master program in a coherent sequence of 30 semester hour credits as they appear on the institution’s transcript. The study must be completed at one institution in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or one of the recognized fields of leadership or management;
• Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and complete a New Jersey state-approved certification program in educational leadership offered by providers approved by the department pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-12.5(j)2, (k)2 and (l)1; or
• Hold a master’s degree from an NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP-approved program in educational leadership from an out-of-state college or university.
• If your program was not Educational Leadership, you must submit an official college or university for review and an original letter from the chairperson outlining the course or courses in which the areas above are included. All graduate courses must appear on a nationally accredited four-year college/university transcript.

2. Complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits either within the master’s program or in addition to it, in the following quality components of preparation to promote student learning as set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.4 (a)1 through 6: 

• Lead a common vision of learning in the school community;
• Lead a climate and culture conducive to student learning and staff professional growth
• Lead a safe and effective environment for learning;
• Lead the mobilization of resources, response to diverse needs, and collaboration with families and communities;
• Lead with integrity and fairness; and
• Lead with a perspective of the larger political, social, economic and legal context.

3. 150-hour requirement – Complete a 150-hour internship in educational leadership independent of other course requirements.

4. Praxis II Requirement – Pass a state approved examination of knowledge that is acquired through study of the topics listed in (a) 2 above, aligned with the Professional Standards for School Leaders that is directly related to the functions of superintendents as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-12.3(a); and

5. Experience requirement – Complete five years of successful educational experience in a school district, nonpublic school, or a nationally accredited college or university. 

As part of the application for this endorsement, your employer(s) must submit an electronic record of Professional Experience (ROPW) form documenting your employment; the NJ Department of Education will make the final determination as to whether or not the experience meets the New Jersey Regulations.

OPTION 2

1. Valid NJ Principal Certificate

2. Master Degree – All credits on an accredited four-year college/university transcript

3. Experience official documentation of five years of successful employment as a principal or assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in a New Jersey public school or in an approved nonpublic school.

4. Praxis II requirement

5. As part of the application for this endorsement, your employer(s) must submit an electronic record of Professional Experience (ROPW) form documenting your employment.