Educational Administration & Supervision (Ed.S.)

https://www.unh.edu/program/education-specialist/educational-administration-supervision

This program is no longer accepting applications for new students. The program may accept transfer students from the Ed.D. program.

This program is designed for those who possess a master's degree in school administration or a master's degree in a related educational field. This program offers advanced preparation for those educators who desire careers as school superintendents, assistant superintendents, state department of education personnel, vocational education coordinators, curriculum coordinators, or educational personnel in private organizations.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
EDUC 964	Human Resources in Education	4
EDUC 968	Collective Bargaining in Public Education	4
EDUC 973	Policy, Politics, and Planning in Education	4
EDUC 977	Leadership: The District Level Administrator	4
EDUC 995	Independent Study (School Facilities)	4
Electives
Select eight credits in consultation with the program adviser ¹		8
Concluding Experience
A student must complete a field internship and a significant field project in an approved administrative setting.		8
EDUC 974	Educational Administrative Internship
Total Credits		36

¹: A student who does not hold a master's degree in administration may be required to take specific courses as electives.

Program Learning Outcomes

Articulate a vision and a mission grounded in core values that reflect the ability to:

Develop an educational mission for the educational institution, in collaboration with constituencies.
Develop an educational mission that promotes academic success and well-being of all students.
Articulate a vision of an educational institution.
Cultivate and articulate core values.
Model the vision, mission and core values through ethical and professional practices.

Exhibit leadership skills that reflect the ability to:

Demonstrate knowledge and the application of: effective leadership practices; the legal foundations that impact the institution, including human resources, civil rights, and civil liberties; the policy making process, planning, and evaluation; and the ability to consistently use strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively.
Gather information about the educational community served by the educational institution to be used in meaningful engagement and assessment.

Develop management skills that reflect the ability to:

Use resources efficiently to develop the capacity of school personnel, and to maintain a safe environment.
Establish programs and procedures that meet the mission, vision, and core values of the educational institution.
Develop crisis response protocols to proactively react to emergency situations, including short-term specific incidents and longer-term systemic incidents.

Pursue, through leadership and management skills and activities, the core values of creating and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that reflect the ability to:

Create a culture in which students, faculty, and staff are treated fairly and respectfully, and that protects their rights and dignity as individuals.
Infuse an ethic of care for all participants in the educational institution.
Implement policies and practices that support a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Articulate, advocate, and cultivate polices and practices that reflect the core value of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Educational Administration & Supervision (Ed.S.)

Location/Delivery: Durham Campus [Online Program]

This program is designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure/certification as follows:

Principal or Superintendent

The University of New Hampshire has determined this program meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in:¹
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Additional information and related resources are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.

¹: State specific post-education requirements are subject to change. Students are responsible for confirming these requirements in their state of residence and intended practice.