The Educational Administration Mid-Management Program School of Education University of Texas-Brownsville

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1 The Educational Administration Mid-Management Program School of Education University of Texas-Brownsville The Educational Administrator s Program is designed to develop competencies of future administrators in such area as administrative leadership, school organization and management, school law, finance, and contemporary personnel practices. A thirty-six hour Master of Education is offered. Upon successful completion of an Additional fifteen-hour minimum in school administration, the student may earn the Middle-Management Certificate. Student desiring to complete either the degree or certificate program in Education Administration (EDAD) must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Admission to the Graduate School a. Complete application for admission to graduate School (Contact Office of Student Affairs for forms and instructions) b. Complete an application for admission to the Administrator s Program (forms are available in the office of the Academic Advisor (Program Coordinator) or in any of the Educational Administration professor s office.) c. Type a 300 word-essay of the applicant s philosophy of School Administration. b. Submission of at least three Professional Recommendations. The blank forms are available in the education building. The applicant is responsible for distributing the Recommendation Forms to the individuals who have knowledge of the Applicants personal attributes, competence in present position, a potential for graduate study and leadership potential.

2 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS- BROWSVILLE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM I. Name: Date: Mailing Address: Phone: Business Address: Degree/s Held: Major Major Certificate/s Held: Provisional Provisional Provisional Provisional Area Area Area Area II. Resumes of Professional Experience: List current employment first. Attach additional pages if necessary. From To District III. Professional Recommendation The applicant will be responsible for distributing a Recommendation Form to three individuals who have knowledge of the applicant s personal attributes, competence in present position, potential for graduate study and leadership potential. At least one of the three references should be an administrator under whom the applicant has worked most recently. The name and position of each of the references should be listed below. The completed Recommendation Forms should be mailed by the Department of Educational Administration, University of Texas- Brownsville, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas List the references below

3 RECOMMENDATION FORM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS It is understood and agreed that this sheet will not become part of my educational record and such it is not covered by the Open Records Act of the State of Texas or any applicable State or Federal Statute. As such, I understand that I waive my right of access to this recommendation. Signature Date Name (Printed or Typed) I.D. Number The applicant is seeking admission to the School Administration Program at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Please complete this recommendation form by placing a ( ) in the appropriate column and returning it to the address indicated at the bottom of this page. This recommendation will be kept in confidence. Personal Attributes Competency in Present Position Potential for Graduate Study Leadership Potential SUPERIOR ABOVE BELOW ADDITIONAL EVALUATE STATEMNETS, IF DESIRED NOT KNOWN Signature Date Name Title Institution Address School Specialties Dept. 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, Texas 78520

4 RECOMMENDATION FORM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS It is understood and agreed that this sheet will not become part of my educational record and such it is not covered by the Open Records Act of the State of Texas or any applicable State or Federal Statute. As such, I understand that I waive my right of access to this recommendation. Signature Date Name (Printed or Typed) I.D. Number The applicant is seeking admission to the School Administration Program at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Please complete this recommendation form by placing a ( ) in the appropriate column and returning it to the address indicated at the bottom of this page. This recommendation will be kept in confidence. Personal Attributes Competency in Present Position Potential for Graduate Study Leadership Potential SUPERIOR ABOVE BELOW ADDITIONAL EVALUATE STATEMNETS, IF DESIRED NOT KNOWN Signature Date Name Title Institution Address School Specialties Dept. 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, Texas 78520

5 RECOMMENDATION FORM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS It is understood and agreed that this sheet will not become part of my educational record and such it is not covered by the Open Records Act of the State of Texas or any applicable State or Federal Statute. As such, I understand that I waive my right of access to this recommendation. Signature Date Name (Printed or Typed) I.D. Number The applicant is seeking admission to the School Administration Program at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Please complete this recommendation form by placing a ( ) in the appropriate column and returning it to the address indicated at the bottom of this page. This recommendation will be kept in confidence. Personal Attributes Competency in Present Position Potential for Graduate Study Leadership Potential SUPERIOR ABOVE BELOW ADDITIONAL EVALUATE STATEMNETS, IF DESIRED NOT KNOWN Signature Date Name Title Institution Address School Specialties Dept. 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, Texas 78520

6 The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College GRADUATE PROGRAM OF STUDY Instructions: This Program of Study must be prepared in consultation with the graduate advisor. It must reflect the degree requirements listed in the Graduate Catalog. Any changes to the degree requirements as shown on the POS must have the written approval and justification of the graduate advisor and the Department Chair prior to submission to the Office of Graduate Studies. Information given must be complete. The POS must be typed. Name Student ID# Last First MI Address Street City State Zip Degree Program: Concentration: 1. Transfer courses (if any). If applicable, list the courses you are requesting to transfer (attach copy of transcript). Transfer courses must meet guidelines set forth in the Graduate Catalog. Transfer Course Institution UTB Equivalent Course Year Taken 2. Courses that have been or will be completed at UTB/TSC If pursuing 2 nd master s degree, maximum of 9 hours from first master s degree can be used toward second master s degree. Course Prefix & Number Course Name Semester/Year

7 3. Statement of your professional objectives for the program and certification(s) if any. 4. Experiences other than formal course work necessary or desired to achieve your objectives. 5. Indicate the method of final examination that will document that you have achieved your professional objectives. For a final exiting examination, a capstone experience or a thesis defense, give the anticipated semester and anticipated date of completion. Semester/Year Comprehensive Exam Thesis Capstone Course (MBA & MSPHN) Signatures & Approvals: Graduate Student Signature: Date Faculty Advisor Approval: Date Department Chair Approval: Date Graduate Office Approval: Date xc: Student Advisor Department Chair Graduate Office retains original Graduate Studies Champion Hall, 1 st Floor; 80 Fort Brown; Brownsville, TX (956) ; utbgrad@utb.edu

8 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION COURSES OFFERED 36 Hour Program Leading to a Masters Degree in Education The Principalship (Formerly Mid-Management) Degree Requirements: Six Hours EDCI 6300 Introduction to Research EDCI 6367 Statistical methods or EDCI 6312 Educational Measurement Electives: Nine Hours From the Following: EDAD 6337 Administration of Special Programs EDAD 6338 The Principalship EDAD 6397 Analysis of Teaching Behavior (PDAS) (*) EDAD 6386 Administration of Pupil Personnel Services EDAD 6393 Administration of School Staff Personnel Common Core: Twelve Hours EDCI 6330 The Curriculum in the Elementary School, or (*) EDCI 6331 The Curriculum in the Secondary School (*) EDAD 6338 Introduction to Educational Administration (*) EDAD 6370 Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) (*) EDAD 6385 Public School Law Resource Are: Three Hours EDCI 6388 Socio-Cultural Foundation of Education, or SOCI 6313 American Minorities NOTE: AFTER OBTAINING THE M. Ed. DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, THE STUDENT WISHING TO OBTAIN A PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE: All the Following 12 hours EDAD 6389 Administration of School Business Services (School Finance) EDAD 6334 Curriculum Development EDAD 6398 Internship I for Principals EDAD 6399 Internship II for Principals Electives: Three Hours from the Following Courses with Approval of Advisor EDAD 6381 Problems in Organization and Administration of Public Schools EDAD 6336 Problems in Education EDCI 6336 Problems in Education Professional Superintendent Certificate Requirements EDAD 7338 The Superintendency (**) EDAD 7398 Internship for the Superintendent (**) Nine Hours from the following: EDAD 7384 Educational, Social, Political Problems for the Superintendency EDAD 6389 Texas Public School Finance EDAD 7390 Administration of School Facilities EDAD 7393 Administration of Programs for Special Population (*) These courses are required for a Five Year Temporary Principal Certificate (**) These courses are required for a Five year Temporary Superintendent Certificate