Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Program: Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area
Degree Level: Graduate
Credit Hours: 36 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online
Prerequisites: Must hold a currently valid endorsement in the academic area selected for this program, with two years of experience as a teacher in the content area.
The Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area is for the preparation of academic field supervisors. This program fulfills the requirements for the Standard Administrative and supervisory Certificate with an endorsement in a specific field. It is also offered as a non-certification program. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification.
Basic computer literacy is required to succeed as an online student. To decide if online learning is for you, click on http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/ecampus/index.php?id=4788. To determine if you have the minimum hardware and software needed, log on to http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6213.
Foundations (6 hours required) Appropriate courses selected with the consent of the advisor in the Educational Administration Department. Programs of study must include an appropriate research course.
Educational Administration (30 hours required) Take all of the following:
EDAD 832: Current Issues in Education - 3 hours
EDAD 833: EDAD Assessment Leadership - 3 hours
EDAD 848: Curriculum Planning - 3 hours
EDAD 851: Human Resource Management - 3 hours
EDAD 854: Introduction to Educational Administration - 3 hours
EDAD 855: Supervision of Instruction - 3 hours
EDAD 940: Administrative Theory - 3 hours
EDAD 956: School/Community Relations - 3 hours
EDAD 998: Internship - 3 hours
CSP 800: Advanced Educational Psychology - 3 hours
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 is 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 24/7 library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
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For information on how to get started with the Education Administration - Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area, contact Dr. Patricia Cruzeiro, at cruzeiropa@unk.edu or 308-865-8844.
Program Contact: Dr. Patricia Cruzeiro
Department: Educational Administration
Email: cruzeiropa@unk.edu
Phone: 308-865-8844
Address: College of Education, Room, Room B149, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849