Educational Administration (Principal P-12), M.A.Ed.

Course Descriptions

• AED 720 - School Finance Credits: 3
• AED 721 - School Law Credits: 3
• AED 802 - Organizational Frameworks and Human Resources Credits: 3
• AED 803 - Evaluation of Staff and Culture Credits: 3
• AED 804 - Diversity in a Global Society Credits: 3
• AED 805 - Curriculum Credits: 3
• AED 806 - Fundamentals of School Administration Credits: 3
• AED 807 - School Principal Internship Credits: 3
• AED 900 - Administrative Support of Teacher Growth and Student Achievement Credits: 3
• AED 901 - Reflective Practice for School Leaders Credits: 3

Program Admissions

CAP 5, admission to the program requires traditional and Option 6 candidates to complete an application for admission to the Campbellsville University graduate program and meet entrance requirements (valid teaching certificate; official transcripts, minimum 3.0 GPA; master’s degree from an accredited IHE; current professional growth plan; dispositional self-assessment; documentation 3 years of experience as classroom teacher; three letters of recommendation-one from building or district level administrator, two from P-12 educators; signed Code of Ethics/Character and Fitness; Leadership Essay (5-7 pages addressing the candidate’s skill and understanding of his or her ability to improve student achievement, leadership, and advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment); signed Superintendent’s Statement, for the MAEd Educational Administration (Principal P-12) program. Candidates must also complete a criminal background check (if not currently teaching) and complete a diversity survey. EPP Graduate Faculty and an administrator from one of the P-12 partner districts review all application documents and make recommendations for approval to the entire EPP faculty.

CAP 6 is a midpoint check in the program. It requires the completion of 15 hours of graduate level work and an academic standard of a 3.0 GPA. One faculty dispositional assessment is required at this level. Those meeting the criteria receive a letter of candidacy for the MAEd Educational Administration (Principal P-12) degree.

CAP 7, program completion/exit, requires the candidate to complete an application form with appropriate supporting documentation. For program completion/exit, candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, submit a School Budget Project, an Internship Project, and Field Experience Log Sheets, along with three dispositional assessments (self, faculty, principal mentor). The School Budget Project and Internship Project both provide candidates opportunities for demonstrating candidate growth, adherence, and success in implementing the Dimensions, Dispositions, and Functions of School Leaders, ISSLC, and TSSA standards. Candidates must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment and the Kentucky Principal Specialty Test (PRAXIS Content Exam). In addition, a completed CA-1 Application must be submitted to the certification office.

Throughout their coursework and CAP criteria candidates’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions are evaluated through a wide variety of assessments including traditional and nontraditional performance-based measures including exams, research papers, electronic presentations, projects, and field experiences.