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Administration and Supervision, Ed.S. (State Credential Track, Illinois)

This program is designed to prepare licensed and experienced teachers for educational administration and supervision. This sequence of courses qualifies the candidate to earn the credential necessary to become a principal. For more details visit Licensure and Endorsements at NLU.

In addition to the National College of Education Graduate Admission Requirements, the program requires:

  • A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution 
  • A copy of the applicant’s valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License
    • Signed Licensure Limitation Form (for applicants who do not currently hold a valid Illinois PEL)
  • Letter of recommendation on official letterhead from the principal or human resources verifying at least two years of teaching experience (four years teaching in a public or non-public school recognized by ISBE is required prior to endorsement)
  • A passing score on the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) or ISBE approved alternative within the past 10 years
  • In-person interview with no fewer than two of the program's full-time faculty members
  • Submission of an on-site, written response by the applicant to an education scenario provided by the program
  • A portfolio to be submitted during the interview process, including evidence in the following areas:
    • Support for all students achieving high standards of learning
    • Accomplished classroom instruction, which shall include data providing evidence of two years of student growth and learning within the last five years
    • Significant leadership roles in past positions
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Analytic abilities needed to collect and analyze data for student improvement
    • Demonstrated respect for family and community
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Knowledge of curriculum and instructional practices

Program Details:

  • Requires 30 SH for completion
  • Requires an internship
  • Candidates must pass Principal as Instructional Leader Content-Area Tests (#195 & 196) before beginning the last term of internship, EDL 598 

Required Courses

EDL 510Leadership and Organizational Development

2
EDL 520Leading Diverse Schools

2
EDL 521Building School Community Partnerships

2
EDL 522Leading Student-Centered Schools

2
EDL 523Navigating School and Special Education Law

2
EDL 525Decision-Making for Educational Systems and Organizations

2
EDL 526Realizing Vision through Technical, Human, and Financial Resources

2
EDL 527Guaranteeing a Differentiated and Coherent Curriculum

2
EDL 528Maintaining Accountability with Data Use and Program Evaluation

2
EDL 529Improving Instruction through Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development

2
EDL 570Internship Seminar I: Organizing Leadership Competency Planning

1
EDL 571Internship Seminar II: Resume Building and Professional Writing for Educational Leaders

1
EDL 572Internship Seminar III: Demonstrating School Leadership Competence

2
EDL 598Administration and Supervision Internship

1 TO 6
Note: EDL 598 must be taken for a total of 6 semester hours.

Internship Requirements

Candidates must complete the Teacher Evaluation Modules from the State of Illinois before beginning their internships. To successfully complete the internship, the candidate must display competency in 36 areas as outlined by the Southern Regional Board of Education and exhibit leadership in 80 percent of the competencies. Approved site mentors and faculty supervisors complete a set of assessments from the State of Illinois to ensure candidates are prepared for principalship.

For more information about this program, visit  http://www.nl.edu/academics/educationmastersadvanceded/administrationandsupervision/