Dr. Maria Lawson Davenport, Program Coordinator
mllawsondavenport@nsu.edu
757-823-2926
The Principal Preparation program is designed to prepare currently licensed educators to be effective administrators in a school division. The program offers courses in theory, practice, and research with a primary goal to prepare students to become competent, compassionate, collaborative, and committed leaders in urban environments.
Administration and Supervision PK-12 Endorsement Requirements
1. Passing scores on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA), a requirement in Virginia.
2. Three (3) years of licensed, full-time educator experiences at the time of application for the endorsement.
This program is offered as an accelerated online program designed to be completed in 18 - 24 months.
Advanced Teacher Education in Subject Area Concentrations
Dr. Maria Lawson Davenport, Program Coordinator
mllawsondavenport@nsu.edu
757-823-2926
The Master of Arts in Urban Education in subject area concentration is a (36) thirty-six credit hour degree program that serves the needs and interests of teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). This degree program is designed to allow teachers to meet Virginia recertification guidelines in the current content area while earning an advanced degree. Ideal for working educators, this graduate degree program offers 7-week coursework that is totally online.
Candidates will be required to take (15) fifteen graduate credit hours of professional education courses and graduate credit hours in their respective subject concentration area.
For more information regarding the subject-specific courses, applicants should consult with the coordinator or call the office of Secondary Education and School Leadership for a curriculum sheet. The number for that office is (757) 823-2926.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
SESL Academic Good Standing Requirements
The student is responsible for knowing the academic standards of his/her academic unit and of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale and make satisfactory progress towards degree completion to remain in good academic standing. The Secondary Education and School Leadership Student Handbook states that more than two (2) grades of “B-” are permitted in a student’s academic program. A grade of “B-” or below is interpreted as a failing grade and a student will be required to repeat the course.
Students must:
- Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA;
- Repeat any required course that they receive a “B-”.
- Students obtaining three (3) grades below a “B-” will be reviewed for academic fit for the program. The outcome of the review will determine continuation in the program.
- Students obtaining two (2) or more incomplete grades (“I”s) will be prohibited from enrolling in courses until the incomplete grades have been removed.
SESL Exit Requirements
Students must:
- Successfully complete course of study;
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Admissions
Requirements
For admission to any of the degree or non-degree-seeking programs in the Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership, each applicant should apply online at www.nsu.edu and include the following:
- Graduate application
- All candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- An official transcript for each regionally accredited college or university attended
- Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a current principal.
- An active educator license working in an educational setting.
- A personal statement.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- A non-refundable application processing fee.
Transfer Credit
Students who are admitted with prior graduate study may transfer a maximum of six credit hours or the equivalent in quarter credit hours. Those courses submitted for transfer must have a grade of “B” (3.0) or better, must have similar course descriptions as those offered in the curriculum, and must be no more than four years old. Students wishing to receive transfer credits must do so within the first semester following acceptance. Requests submitted after the first semester may not be accepted.
Advanced Teach Preparation - Subject Area Concentrations
Summary of Graduation Requirements
Summary of Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area |
Credits |
| Core Courses |
21 |
| Subject Area Courses |
15 |
| Total Credit Hours |
36 |
Core Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| SPE 512 | Foundations of Special Education: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Educating Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| UED 600 | Introduction to Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| UED 606 | Multicultural Concepts and Perspectives | 3 |
| UED 670 | School Law | 3 |
| UED 692 | Research Methods | 3 |
| UED 720 | Crisis and Trauma Intervention | 3 |
| UED 793 | Internship | 3 |
Subject Area Courses
Biology
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| BIO 501 | History of Biological Concepts | 3 |
| BIO 502 | Modern Biology | 3 |
| BIO 510 | Experience Biology | 3 |
| BIO 520 | Special Problems in Biology | 3 |
| | |
Chemistry
English (Offered as an Accelerated Online Program Only)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ENG 519 | Contemporary American English Grammar | 3 |
| ENG 560 | Assessment and Evaluation of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 648 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ENG 654 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| | |
History
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HIS 516 | America and the Rise of a City | 3 |
| HIS 610 | Topics in Urban History | 3 |
| GEO 510 | Urban Geography | 3 |
| UAF 611 | Urban Problems in Contemporary America | 3 |
| | |
Mathematics (Offered as an Accelerated Online Program Only)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| MTH 500 | Advanced Geometry | 3 |
| MTH 510 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 520 | Mathematicalalogical and Setatheory | 3 |
| MTH 530 | Mathematical Models and Applications | 3 |
| | |
Mathematics Specialist
The Mathematics Specialist concentration focuses on leadership and mathematics instructional delivery including best practices. It requires nine (9) credits of Educational Leadership courses for a total of 39 credits.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| MTH 500L | Geometry and the Middle School Teacher | 3 |
| MTH 500S | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MTH 501J | Number Systems and Operations | 3 |
| MTH 501K | Alga&afunctionsamidaschateache | 3 |
| MTH 501L | Rational Numbers & Proportional Reasoning | 3 |
| UED 617 | Organization Beh/Multicultural Society | 3 |
| UED 637 | Curriculum Development and Technology | 3 |
| UED 691 | Research/Writing | 3 |
| UED 791 | Applied Research I | 3 |
| UED 792 | Applied Research II | 3 |
| EED 551 | Education Leadership I | 3 |
| EED 552 | Education Leadership II | 3 |
| EED 553 | Educational Leadership III | 3 |
