Page 171 of San José State University Fall 2006 - Spring 2008 Catalog by San José State University

11 Professional Administrative Services Credential Basic Requirements to Earn Professional Credential Applicants to the Professional Administrative Services Credential Program must be currently employed in a position at least half time that is placed on the administrative salary schedule of the school entity. New School Administrators must enroll in a Professional Credential Program within 12 months of obtaining an administrative position. If a student completes the Preliminary Credential Program and wishes to continue directly into the Professional Program, no new application is required. If a student completes the MA Program (including the Preliminary Credential) and wishes to continue directly into the Professional Program a new application for admission to San Jos State University must be completed. Recommended Professional Credential Course Pattern Semester Units EDAD 270 EDAD 275A EDAD 275B EDAD 275C EDAD 275D EDAD 285A Total Units Required............................................24 Admission Requirements Admission to Graduate Standing, Classified Applicants who meet the admission requirements for the Graduate Division and in addition meet the further requirements of the area of specialization for the masters degree are admitted to graduate standing. 3.0 GPA is required for entrance and exit. Admission to Graduate Standing, Conditionally Classified Applicants who meet the admission requirements for the Graduate Division but who fail to meet the requirements for classified standing in the area of specialization for the masters degree may be admitted to conditionally classified standing in the masters degree program. Individuals petitioning such admission should contact the chair for the specific prerequisites they must complete before receiving classified standing. MA Education, Concentration in Administration and Supervision In addition to 30 units selected from the Preliminary Credential Program requirements, students pursuing the masters degree must complete the following: Semester Units Core ..................................................................27 EDAD 200, EDAD 201, EDAD 202, EDAD 203, EDAD 204, EDAD 205, EDAD 206, EDAD 242A and EDAD 242B Additional Courses ............................................3 EDAD 221 and EDAD 253 Total Units Required............................................30 The University requires that all graduate students demonstrate competency in written English as a condition for advancement to candidacy. Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled Competency in Written English for details. For graduate courses that meet the competency in written English requirement, please refer to the Graduate Studies and Research website at www.sjsu. edu/gradstudies. MA Education, Concentration in Higher Education Students pursuing the MA with a concentration in Higher Education must complete the following: Semester Units Introductory Courses ......................................18 EDAD 200, EDAD 201, EDAD 203, EDAD 204, EDAD 205 and EDAD 206 Elective Courses................................................6 Additional courses selected with the advisor Additional Courses ............................................6 EDAD 221 and EDAD 253 Total Units Required............................................30 Students who pursue Plan B research paper/project in EdAd 253 must also successfully complete the portfolio exit process. The University requires that all graduate students demonstrate competency in written English as a condition for advancement to candidacy. Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled Competency in Written English for details. For graduate courses that meet the competency in written English requirement, please refer to the Graduate Studies and Research website at www.sjsu. edu/gradstudies. Courses Administration and Higher Education Graduate EDAD 200. The School Manager Management skills for leading effective school organizations. Present and emerging issues in our society and how they relate to schooling. Governance of education. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Division. 3 units EDAD 201. The School Leader Leadership as principal and program administrator in a variety of settings. Promotion of successful learning. Instructional program administration. Personnel functions at school level. Group problem solving and decision-making. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Division 3 units EDAD 202. The Educator Curriculum development and implementation. Instructional program organization and improvement. Instructional program and curriculum evaluation. Characteristics of effective schools. Curriculum balance, integration and congruence. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Division. Repeatable for credit 1-6 units EDAD 203. The School Human Resources Administrator Certificated staff supervision and staff development. Organization development, staff motivation and personnel management functions at the district level. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Division. 3 units EDAD 204. School Fiscal and Legal Leadership State and federal legal frameworks and landmark judicial decision in education. Application of constitutional, statutory, case and administrative law to school settings. Process of collective bargaining. Management of employee agreements. Sources of public school funding. School site budget development. Prerequisite: EdAd 200 and admission to Graduate Division 3 units EDAD 205. The School Leader in the Community Mobilization of community and public agency resources. Response to cultural and socio-economic diversity in the community. Communication with the community. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Division. 3 units EDAD 206. Advocate for All Students Administration of programs for handicapped, economically disadvantaged and other exceptional students. Needs assessment and goal setting. Preparation of proposals for competitive funding to foundations and public agencies. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Division. 3 units EDAD 221. Research Seminar in Educational Leadership An overview of the theory, procedures, application and use of research in educational settings; assist in the study of a specific area of applied research from the current professional literature; and assist in the development of a specific research proposal. 3 units

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