Academic Programs of Study
Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Certification
Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Certification
- Supervise instruction at district level
- Supervisory internship/practicum
- PDE, NCATE, Middle States accreditations

The Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor certification will endorse an individual as a general instructional supervisor in a school district.
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- College of Professional Studies
- Courses: Available courses in this department
- 21 Credit Hours Required
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies includes a broad range of teaching, clinical and research equipment in support of its graduate training mission. The facility includes multimedia classrooms and a curriculum lab with excellent resources for students, including an Ellison machine, a laminator, and computer facilities.
Specific Program Requirements
Candidates for this certification shall:
- Follow normal application procedures for admission to graduate programs, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.0 average in prior undergraduate or graduate work.
- Successfully complete an interview prior to formal admission to the program
- Successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours plus an internship
Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
- Completed application
- Essay
- Official, sealed transcripts
- Two or three letters of recommendation
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Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification will endorse an individual as a general instructional supervisor in a school district.
An educator holding a valid PA certificate as a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction is qualified to perform the following:
- Supervision, instruction, and evaluation of staff as designated by the school superintendent,
- Designation and development of curriculum, learning materials, and innovative educational programs,
- Conduct experimental instructional programs,
- Direct and conduct basic or applied educational research,
- Supervision of the integration of technology into curricular planning and instructional design,
- Supervision of educational technology specialist, whenever employed.
Candidates for this district-wide master's or post-master's certification shall:
1. Follow normal application procedures for admission to the graduate program, indicating a desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
2. Successfully complete an interview prior to formal admission to the program.
3. Successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas plus an internship:
EDUC 545 | Administrative Theory |
3
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EDUC 547 | Curriculum Planning |
3
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EDUC 548 | Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction |
3
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EDUC 549 | School Law |
3
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EDUC 551 | School Finances |
3
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EDUC 552 | Personnel Leadership |
3
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EDUC 594 | Supervisory Internship |
3
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Post-Master’s—Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction (At this level, a master’s level course in School Law is a prerequisite.) |
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EDUC 605 | Theories of Educational Organizations | 3 |
EDUC 610 | Models of Teaching | 3 |
EDUC 611 | Instructional Design: Theories and Applications | 3 |
EDUC 613 | Dynamics of Leadership and Change | 3 |
EDUC 614, 615 | Practicum | 3,3 |
4. Provide a chief school administrator's verification of the completion of five years of satisfactory professional school experience, at the time of application for certification.
5. Pass the Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (5411) Praxis test
NOTE: The requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.