NCCU School of Education - ELRT | Master of School Administration Program

Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology (ELRT) | Master of School Administration Program

School Administration: The program of study for the Master of School Administration (MSA) degree is designed to prepare visionary school leaders for the public schools of North Carolina and the nation. The MSA program combines course work, field experiences, and an internship experience as the principal means of providing MSA candidates with essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for exemplary school leadership, particularly in preparation for diverse cultural contexts and as advocates for social justice.  The MSA program at NCCU is guided by standards and competencies of the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), the Educational Leaders Constituent Council (ELCC), National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the mission of North Carolina Central University and the School of Education.

Overview

Public schools in America are institutions developed for citizens who are free to live their lives to the fullest as participating members of an open and equitable society, in which all persons are respected for their unique qualities and for their potential to make positive contributions to the betterment of humankind. Schools are the plant beds where the seeds of intellect, creativity, and change germinate in the lives of the young. New ideas are cultivated, and the old ways of the world are challenged and changed by each generation through their educational experiences. Persons engaged in education are instruments of school reform and societal development. Educators who promote excellence and equity in their schools, where all children benefit, become moral leaders building a more virtuous world. The Master of School Administration Program at North Carolina Central University produces educational leaders with the vision, competence, communication skills, and character to lead the entire school community to promote the success of all students.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program, candidates will be able to do the following:

Serve as visionary and effective educational leaders who promote the success of all students by restructuring schools and developing shared accountability for teaching;
Promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community;
Serve as effective educational leaders who promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources;
Serve as effective school leaders who advocate, nurture, and sustain a school culture and an instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth; and
Serve as effective school leaders who act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

Admission Requirements

2.5 GPA overall at the undergraduate level (3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major required)
3.0 GPA at the graduate level (ONLY 2nd degree seeking candidates)
Successful GRE scores (ONLY degree seeking candidates)
Three years successful public school teaching experience and a Class A teaching license (or requisite experience).
Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess professional performance and comment on potential leadership abilities. One letter of recommendation should be from the current principal or supervisor.
Applications are available ONLY at http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/applynow.cfm

Application Deadline

Aug 1st- Fall Admission (Traditional and Part-Time)
Nov. 30th- Spring Admission (2nd Degree Fast Track)
April 1st- Summer Admission (Licensure Only)

MSA Program of Study Tracks

The Program Course of Study for the Master of School Administration (MSA) degree is designed to prepare visionary school leaders for the public schools of North Carolina and the nation. These leadership roles include superintendents, central office administrators, principals, and assistant principals. The Guidelines and Competencies of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC,) and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) serve as the template for the design of the Master of School Administration Program. Coursework emphasizes the core functions of high achieving schools: challenging curriculum, effective instruction, and student achievement. Effective principals are those possessing knowledge of effective curriculum development combined with the skills, values and beliefs of successful leaders. The NCCU MSA program offers a variety of different tracks to accommodate the diverse needs of all candidates:

MSA Course Descriptions
MSA Student Handbook (PDF 275kb)

Portfolio Requirement

The portfolio is a comprehensive compilation of your knowledge, skills and dispositions. It is a vital component to your program completion and licensure. The process of creating your portfolio is completed in stages throughout the course of study. There are multiple opportunities throughout the program to upload your work into Foliotek. These items ultimately become the foundation for the finished product. The final portfolio utilizes 21st century technology to present your comprehension and application of educational leadership and school administration.

Foliotek

Program Contact Information:

Kisha N. Daniels, Ed.D Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Master of School Administration / Principal Fellows programs
kdaniels@nccu.edu | (919) 530-7690

Licensure Only Application:
NCCU-School of Education
Office of Alternative Licensure Programs
712 Cecil Street
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 530-7790 or (919) 530-6466
Ms. Tracey Daye-Wilson
Email: twilson@nccu.edu

Additional Graduate Studies information:
School of Education
Office of Graduate Studies
North Carolina Central University
712 Cecil Street
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 530-6478
Ms. Vonda Belle
Email: vbelle@nccu.edu

MSA Faculty
Kisha N. Daniels, Ed.D Coordinator, Master of School Administration / Principal Fellows and Assistant Professor
kdaniels@nccu.edu | (919) 530-7690

Laurell Malone, Ed.D Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology
lmalone@nccu.edu | (919) 530-7437

Timothy Seigler, Ph.D Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology
tseigler@nccu.edu | (919) 530-5340

Alisa Taliaferro, Ed.D Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology
ataliaferro@nccu.edu | (919) 530-6620

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