2009-2010 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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Master of School Administration (M.S.A.)
The M.S.A. program is offered to cohorts of students. The coursework leads to Principal licensure
after the successful completion of a satisfactory score on the School Leaders Licensure
Assessment and to completion of the requirements for the Masters degree.
Queens University of Charlotte has a long-standing commitment to provide educators with
the skills needed to deal with the complexities of today's school setting. Candidates earning
their licensure at Queens commit themselves to a productive career and a noble life in school
administration. They recognize the vital role of the educator in guiding, nurturing and shaping
the lives of Children.
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
Application Requirements
• A completed graduate application
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended submitted in sealed envelopes
• Two letters of recommendation from current or previous supervisors or a letter of nomination
from your school system
• Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 790 combined*
• A copy of a non-provisional teaching license
• Evidence of five successful years of teaching
• An original writing sample
• Completion of the initial Student Self Assessment of Dispositions
*You may attend one semester with a transcript indicating awarding of a bachelors degree and
without taking the GRE. You may not register for a second term without completing all admissions
requirements.
International Students International students must also meet the additional requirements
found on page 26.
Student Status Full Status is accorded applicants who have met all admissions requirements.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Admission on Probation Students admitted on academic probation must meet the terms of
probation set by their admission letter, which may vary, in order to be allowed to continue in the
program.
Provisional Admission Students admitted provisionally must meet the terms of full admission
in order to continue in the program.
Degree requirements for the MSA
EDUC 601 Educational Research (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 605 Educational Leadership(3 Hrs.)
EDUC 608 Diversity in Schools (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 625 Supervision of Instruction (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 635 Organizational Management (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 645 School Finance (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 655 School Law (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 665 Curriculum Leadership (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 675 Measurement and Assessment (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 685 Models of Teaching (3 Hrs.)
EDUC 698 Internship (9 Hrs.)
Program Total: 39 Hours