Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education
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    Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Auburn University
    Auburn University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Auburn
    University Rank:#851
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 50,230 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 16, 2023
    Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education

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    Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education – MEd, EdS, PhD

    CodeTitleHours
    Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education - MEd (Certification)
    Class A Program Checklist For Instructional Leadership
    Instructional Leadership Courses: 30 hours
    EDLD 7210Multiprofessional Leadership for Equity 13
    EDLD 7500Principal Leadership3
    EDLD 7510Action Research and Data Analysis3
    EDLD 7520Leadership and the Learning Organization3
    EDLD 7530Planning and Continuous Improvement3
    EDLD 7540Instructional and Curricular Leadership3
    EDLD 7550Educational Finance and Resource Management3
    EDLD 7560Educational Systems and Communities3
    EDLD 7570Legal and Ethical Issues3
    EDLD 7580Supervision and Personnel Issues in Education3
    Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course 1
    Internship: 3 hours
    EDLD 7930Administrative Internship/Residency3
    Total Hours33
    1

    EDLD 7210 Multiprofessional Leadership for Equity fulfills the state diversity course requirement. However, if a survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification, RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality (3 hours) must be completed resulting in 36 total program hours.

    In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.   

    An applicant for certification in instructional Leadership who holds Class A certification in another teaching field or area of instructional support must take all courses indicated above that were not required for certification in another program at the Class A level. 

    Individuals must be unconditionally admitted to the Class A Instructional Leadership program before enrolling in any instructional leadership courses in the program.

    Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.

    All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work. 


     

    CodeTitleHours
    Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education - EdS (Certification, Online Option Available)
    Class AA Program Checklist For Instructional Support Personnel
    Instructional Support Area: 27 hours 1
    ADED 7600Nature of Adult Education3
    EDLD 8260Theory and Development of Organizations3
    EDLD 8270Leadership in Finance and Management3
    EDLD 8310Leadership in the Development and Application of Curriculum and Theory Design3
    EDLD 8400Ethics for Leaders3
    EDMD 7010Instructional and Information Technologies3
    RSED 7410Program Implementation in Specialization (Leadership) 23
    EDLD 8220Personal and Professional Development3
    EDLD 8980Project Analysis3
    Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course
    See RSED 6000 in Additional Courses AND RSED 7410 in Instructional Support Area
    Additional Courses: 6 hours
    Select 6 hours of advisor-approved supporting courses. At least 3 hours must be outside of Educational Leadership (EDLD).6
    RSED 6000
    		Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 2
    Other advisor-approved supporting courses 3
    Total Hours33
    1

    If EDLD 7910 Practicum (1 hour) must be completed to meet state admission requirements, 28 hours is required in the Instructional Support Area resulting in 34 total program hours. 

    2

    RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be completed if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. If a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with RSED 7410 Program Implementation in Leadership.

    3

    Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).

    In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.  

    Individuals must be unconditionally admitted to the Class AA instructional leadership program before enrolling in any leadership courses in the program.

    Course used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.

    All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.


     

    CodeTitleHours
    Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education - PhD
    EDLD 8950Seminar (I)3
    EDLD 8950Seminar (II)3
    EDLD 8990Research and Dissertation10
    Select 48 Credits in @ 6000-899948
    Total Hours64

    Disciplines

    Graduate School

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
    • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
    • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
    • Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

      International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

      The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

      ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.

    • Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
    • International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
    • One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
    • International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
    • Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
      • Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
      • Full-time Auburn University employees
      • Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
      • Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
      • Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
      • GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
      • Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
      • Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived

      To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

    This application is part of the ApplyYourself Application Network. You will receive a PIN and Password so that you can return to work on your application over several sessions. Your information is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only after you submit your application will it be available for review by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

    When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

    Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can submit your application once. If you have to update any information you have submitted, please notify the Graduate School Admissions Office at once.

    To get started on your application, click “create account” to the right to establish your pin and password. To submit multiple applications, you must create an account for each application. If you are trying to access an existing account and have forgotten your PIN or password, click “Forgot your PIN or Password?”. You will be emailed the login information and will be able to reset the password.

    Best of luck. We look forward to reviewing your application.
    Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Auburn University
    Auburn University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Auburn

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