Admission
Candidates interested in entering any degree or endorsement program in the department may wish to contact the department office in 414 Kayser Hall before beginning the process of admission. The department will supply detailed descriptions of choices, opportunities, requirements, and responsibilities.
Admission to a Master's Degree and Endorsement Program
Admission to a master's degree and endorsement program in educational administration and supervision involves a review of the candidate's application by the department's admission committee. The review may require several weeks. Candidates should plan to have their application materials submitted well in advance of the semester in which they would like to begin their administrative studies.
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Admission decisions are based on the candidate's demonstrated potential for successful graduate work, professional training, and success in the field. Submission of all required materials and documentation is not a guarantee of acceptance.
Candidates who already possess a master's degree from an accredited university may be admitted by the department as an educational administration unclassified student. These candidates will complete their endorsement program as described.
The specific application materials required for admission to master's and endorsement programs include the following:
Graduate College Application
Two official transcripts for all previous college work, including the verification of a master's degree for either endorsement work, must be submitted.
The applicant must submit the following materials to the department:
1. Scores demonstrating passage of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Content Mastery Examination for Educators (CMEE) as defined by the State of Nebraska.
2. Verification of a valid teaching credential and full time teaching experience or the equivalent. Two years of teaching experience is required for a Nebraska administrative certificate.
3. Two letters of reference from persons who can speak to the candidate's professional competence and potential as an administrator. Forms for the letters can be obtained at
http://coe.unomaha.edu/edad/instrmstudent.php.
4. A letter of application which addresses such topics as interest, experience, and career goals. 5. Evidence the candidate has met the State of Nebraska's Special Education and Human Resources
requirements. Most candidates will probably have satisfied this requirement while earning their teaching endorsements. If they have not, however, they will be required to complete relevant coursework.
All master's programs have basic requirements. A candidate must complete a minimum of 39 semester hours of course work, and a minimum of 27 semester hours of course work must be taken after admission to the program. The candidate must pass a written comprehensive
examination at or near the end of the course work, and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in all course work taken in the program.
Doctorate in Education (EdD)
The UNO-UNL Joint Doctorate in Educational Administration is a program designed to offer candidates options for pursuing goals of educational leadership careers, higher education positions, and/or superintendent endorsement.
Applicants for admission to the doctoral program must have earned at least a master's degree from an accredited institution and an administrative endorsement. The specific application materials required for admission include:
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Completed Graduate College Application for admission, two official transcripts from each college or university attended; an application fee of $45.00 (U.S. dollars only); official TOEFL score (applicable for international candidates only) with a minimum score of 500 (173 if computer-based; 61 if internet-based), and official GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and writing).
Applicants must submit a portfolio of material to the department including:
1. Joint UNL/UNO Doctoral Program Application Form (This form and others needed for application can be obtained at KH 414).
2. A personal vitae or resume.
3. A copy of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Evidence of endorsement as a school administrator.
4. Three samples of research and writing ability.
5. Three letters of reference from persons who can speak to the candidate's potential. as a doctoral candidate in educational administration(sent directly to UNO College of Education - KH 414.) 6. Along with the portfolio, applicants will participate in a preliminary written examination and on
campus interview. All materials must be submitted in the required format by February 1. The doctoral admissions committee will review the material and make an admission recommendation to the UNO Dean for Graduate Studies.
Specialist in Education Degree (EdS)
An applicant for admission to the Specialist in Education degree in the department of educational administration and supervision must be certified at either or both the elementary or secondary teaching level and hold a master's degree from an accredited institution. The admission process is the same as the admission process for a master's degree program except that three letters of recommendation are required. Completion of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is an additional requirement.
Together with previous graduate work, the candidate's course of study must total a minimum of 69 graduate semester hours with 30 hours meeting the time limit requirement for graduate degrees. The program is carried out under the direction of a graduate faculty advisor and
Educational Administration graduate committee. The program of study must be approved by the department and the Graduate Dean, and include a minimum of 15 semester hours after admission to the EdS program.
For more information...
For more information about the graduate programs in Educational Administration and
Supervision, contact the faculty, Educational Administration and Supervision at Kayser Hall 414 - UNO, (402) 554-2721.
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