Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education


The Master of School Administration (M.S.A.) degree leads to North Carolina Licensure at the Principal level (K-12) as part of a graduate degree. The M.S.A. is designed for candidates who hold a current, non-provisional North Carolina teaching license, and who have had a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.

What Makes the Queens M.S.A. Program Unique?      
                    
When Are Classes Held?

What Classes Are in the Program and How Long Will It Take Me To Complete?

What Do I Need To Do To Be Admitted To the Program?

What All Must I Do To Receive My State License?

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 I love that we are gaining so much practical knowledge about being an effective principal through the Queens M.S.A. program.  When I have talked with several of my friends who are in M.S.A. prgrams in other universities they indicate almost all of what they are learning is theory.

I believe when we finish our program we will know what it takes to be a successful administrator and about the "nuts and bolts" of running a school.

I am glad I am part of the Queens program.
Bridget Wilson
2009 M.S.A. Student

M.S.A. Program Fact Sheet

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What Makes the Queens Program Unique?
The innovative M.S.A program at Queens places an emphasis on the development of practical leadership skills.  The McColl School of Business leadership and organizational development model is a critical part of our innovative approach to developing school leaders. 

The program was developed based upon our vision of the 21st Century school leader.  Development of the school leader at Queens involves the extensive use of simulations, clinical practice of specific skill sets, and the use of coaches and mentors.  Emphasis is placed upon the needs of suburban and urban school districts. 
A few key areas of this innovative program include a cohort model approach, training in conflict and crisis management, and the development of the future leader as a school executive with mission critical decision-making skills that are responsive to communities’ needs.

The faculty has been carefully selected to provide strength in those areas that are critical for a well-rounded education program.  Additionally, a low student-to-faculty ratio assures individual attention for all students in interactive classes that emphasize application of the topics presented.


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When Are Classes Held?

Classes are held one night a week on campus, and there will also be an online component to each class that can be completed off campus. 
During that one evening, a student will take 2 classes. As an example, during the first semester, on Mondays students will take Educational Leadership from 6:00 - 7:25 pm and then will take Supervision of Instruction from 7:30 - 8:55 pm. Additional work for each of these classes will be completed online.

This enables the student to come to the Queens campus only one night a week.


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What Classes Are in the Program and How Long Will It Take Me To Complete?
All classes, 39 credits, can be completed in five (5) semesters. The following indicate which classes the cohort of students in the program take each semester. Students receive three (3) hours credit for each of these courses. 

Semester 1  
EDUC 605 Educational Leadership             
EDUC 625 Supervision of Instruction         
  
Semester 2  
EDUC 635 Organizational Management      
EDUC 608 Diversity in Education               
  
Semester 3  
EDUC 645 School Finance and Budgeting  
EDUC 655 School Law                             
EDUC 698 Internship I                             
  
Semester 4  
EDUC 665 Curriculum Leadership              
EDUC 675 Measurement and Assessment  
EDUC 698 Internship II                            
  
Semester 5  
EDUC 685 Models of Teaching                  
EDUC 601 Research Methods                  
EDUC 698 Internship III                          

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What Do I Need To Do To Be Admitted To the Program?

The M.S.A program at Queens only accepts applications for Fall enrollment. Queens has rolling admissions allowing prospective students to apply at anytime for Fall admission. Please see application requirements below:

• Complete the graduate application.

• Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended in sealed envelopes.

• Submit 2 letters of recommendation from current or previous supervisors or a letter of nomination from your school
   system.

• Have satisfactory scores (790 combined) on the Graduate Record Exam.

• Provide a copy of a non-provisional North Carolina Teaching License.

• Show evidence of 5 years of successful teaching experience.

• Submit an original writing sample.

Students then will be admitted through a competitive process.

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.

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What All Must I Do To Receive My State License?
Queens University of Charlotte must meet all national and state mandates in order to retain program approval. Candidates must fulfill all national and state requirements in place at the time of application for licensure. In order to meet the requirements for licensure in the state of North Carolina, completion of requirements for the M.S.A. program and a passing score of at least 155 on the School Leadership Licensure Assessment based upon the Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) criteria are required as well as any additional requirements mandated by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.


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For More Information
For more information about the Master of School Administration program at Queens, contact the Graduate School or call 704 337-2313.

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