Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Program: Education Administration: Supervisor of Special Education
Degree Level: Graduate
Credit Hours: 36 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online
Prerequisites: Must hold a currently valid Special Education endorsement with two years of experience as a Special Education Teacher.
The Master of Arts in Education – Supervisor of Special Education is designed to provide the necessary background to serve as a Supervisor of Special Education. This program meets the requirements for Administrative and Supervisory Certification in Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification.
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Computer hardware, software and skills required:
EDAD 848 - Curriculum Planning
EDAD 851 - Human Resource Management
EDAD 854 - Introduction to Educational Administration
EDAD 855 - Supervision of Instruction
EDAD 956 - School/Community Relations
EDAD 842P Administration of Special Education
Other coursework selected with the consent of the Special Education Department.
Appropriate courses will be selected with the consent of the advisor in the Educational Administration Department. A course in research methods must be included.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized comprehensive public university. UNK is one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. In a typical year, UNK draws students from 47 states and 50 foreign countries with a total enrollment approaching 7,200 students.
Affordable - UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For tuitions rates, click here.
Accredited Programs - UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Quality Education - UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. The majority of the instruction taught by credentialed full-time faculty with doctoral degrees who are committed to quality teaching. Students and teaching remain the first priority with faculty at UNK.
Quality Student Support Services - Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available, as well as the Online Student Orientation. Other services include library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
Costs:
1) Contact Dr. Patricia Cruzeiro at
cruzeiropa@unk.edu or call 1-308-865-8844.
2) Apply for admission online at
http://myblue.unk.edu.
3) Submit $45 application fee online or by mail to the Graduate Office at Founders Hall 2131, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849.
4) Send two official transcripts from all past institutions to the Graduate Office.
5) Once you’ve received an acceptance of admission notification, you may register for class by accessing UNK’s MyBlue registration system at
http://myblue.unk.edu.
6) After you have registered, click on
http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6214 to get started with your online course.
Program Contact: Dr. Patricia Cruzeiro
Department: Educational Administration
Email: cruzeiropa@unk.eduPhone: 308-865-8844
Address: College of Education, Room B149, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849