Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Certification

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

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Specific Program Requirements

Candidates for this certification shall:

1. 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.
2. Successfully complete an interview prior to formal admission to the program
3. 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
EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning	3
EDUC 548	Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction	3
EDUC 549	School Law	3
EDUC 551	School Finances	3
EDUC 552	Personnel Leadership	3
EDUC 594	Supervisory Internship	3
Post-Master’s—Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction (At this level, a master’s level course in School Law is a prerequisite.)
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.