Administration and Supervision Programs

The National College of Education offers two degrees in the area of administration and supervision—Administration and Supervision, M.Ed. and Administration and Supervision, Ed.S.

These degrees are designed to prepare experienced teachers for educational administration and supervision and educational leadership. The coursework can be used to qualify a candidate for state credentials or more generally for professional enhancement, depending on the candidate’s needs and location.

State Credential Track:

Applicants in Illinois who do not have a master’s degree and are seeking the general administrative endorsement should select the Administration and Supervision, M.Ed. (state credential track, Illinois).

Applicants in Florida who do not have a master’s degree and are seeking transcript endorsement should select the Administration and Supervision, M.Ed. (state credential track, Florida).

Applicants in Illinois who have a master’s degree and are seeking the general administrative endorsement should select the Administration and Supervision, Ed.S. (state credential track, Illinois).

Applicants in Florida who have a master’s degree and are seeking transcript endorsement should select the Administration and Supervision, Ed.S. (state credential track, Florida).

General Education Leadership Track (non-credential):

Applicants who do not have a master’s degree and are not seeking state certification should select the Administration and Supervision, M.Ed. (General Education Leadership).

Applicants who have a master’s degree and are not seeking state certification should select the Administration and Supervision, Ed.S. (General Education Leadership).

District Level Educational Leadership Track:


Applicants in Illinois who have a master’s degree and the principal endorsement and wish to seek superintendent licensure should select the Administration and Supervision, Ed.S. (district level educational leadership track, Illinois).