School Administration 6-12
The School Administration/Educational Administration endorsement program is designed to prepare you for certification as a school principal, supervisor, department head, activities director, or similar administrative position. To become endorsed, you must have two years of verified successful teaching experience and have completed the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) required human relations training and special education course requirements. This program requires previous completion of a master's degree. You may substitute up to 18 graduate hours from a prior master's degree program.
View the complete admission requirements View School Administration handbook (PDF)
Fast facts
- Credit hours: 36-42
- Schools: Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Departments: Educational Foundations and Leadership
Student learning outcomes
In addition to student learning outcomes that are common to all education preparation programs, this endorsement carries the following additional learning outcomes:
- Analyze literature to improve professional practices.
- Develop learning environments that promote student achievement.
- Cultivate professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to lead and transform schools.
Courses for the School Administration/Educational Leadership (6-12) endorsement
Core Requirements (9 credits)
- EDU 603 Introduction to Educational Research and Design (3)
- EDU 621 Education Program Orientation (0)
- EDU 658 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development PK-16 (3)
- SPD 611 Organization and Administration of Special Education (3)
Content Requirements (21 credits)
- EDU 611 Secondary School Administration 6-12 (3)
- EDU 645 The Principal as an Instructional Leader (3)
- EDU 655 School Law: Constitutional Aspects and Cases (3)
- EDU 657 School Organization and Community Relations (3)
- EDU 659 Finance/Facilities (3)
- EDU 666 Supervision of Instruction (Elementary-Secondary) (3)
- EDU 690 Internship in Administration 6-12 (3)
Electives or focus area course requirements
In addition to the core and content requirements above, you must take 6 credit hours in electives, or you may select the Athletic Administration or Special Education Supervision focus areas. If you choose a focus area, you may be able to replace some of the core requirements with courses from within the focus area instead.
Electives (6 credits)
Students choosing to take electives in lieu of a focus area will take 6 credit hours from the following courses.
- EDU 626 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
- EDU 627 Current Issues and Trends in Education (3)
- EDU 674 History and Philosophy of Education (3)
- EDU 682 Developing and Integrating Technology in the Classroom (3)
Athletic Administration (12 credits)
Students wishing to complete a focus area in Athletic Administration will select 12 hours from the following courses by advisement. You may use the hours in this focus as substitution for the core electives in any of the School Administration/Educational Leadership programs of study. This focus does not lead to any additional administrative endorsements in Nebraska.
- PED 610 Legal Aspects of Sport (3)
- PED 612 Advanced Sport Marketing and Promotion (3)
- PED 631 Seminar in Sport Management (3)
- PED 653 Program Management and the Transition of Sport (3)
- PED 664 Sport Event and Facility Management (3)
- PED 685 Social Issues in Sport (3)
Special Education Supervision Focus Area (9 credits)
Students wishing to complete a focus in Special Education Supervision will take the following courses for 9 credit hours. You may use the hours in this focus as substitution for the core electives in any of the School Administration/Educational Leadership programs of study. Persons applying for admission to a program of study for a Special Education Supervisor endorsement in Nebraska must currently have or be eligible to hold a teaching certificate with an endorsement in Special Education; and have completed two (2) years of teaching in an approved or accredited school system.
- SPD 636 Social/Emotional Behavior (3)
- SPD 652 Collaboration and Co-Teaching (3)
- SPD 690 Internship in Special Education Supervision PK-12 (3)
