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educational administration & supervision graduate programs.

Admission

Candidates interested in entering any degree or endorsement program in the department may wish to contact the department office in 321 Roskens Hall before beginning the process of admission. The department will supply detailed descriptions of choices, opportunities, requirements, and responsibilities.

Admission to a Master's Degree and Endorsement Program

Admission to a master's degree and endorsement program in educational administration and supervision involves a review of the candidate's application by the department's admission committee. The review may require several weeks. Candidates should plan to have their application materials submitted well in advance of the semester in which they would like to begin their administrative studies.

Admission decisions are based on the candidate's demonstrated potential for successful graduate work, professional training, and success in the field. Submission of all required materials and documentation is not a guarantee of acceptance.

Candidates who already possess a master's degree from an accredited university may be admitted by the department as an educational administration unclassified student. These candidates will complete their endorsement program as described.

The specific application materials required for admission to master's and endorsement programs include the following:

  • Graduate College Application
  • Application Fee
  • One official copy of transcripts from all previously attended universities.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • two letters of recommendations - Please provide the names and email addresses for your recommenders. (A Request form will be emailed to recommenders by UNO when you submit your online application.)
  • Rule 20/21 form
  • Copy of teacher certificate

Applicant must submit the following materials to the department:

  • Scores demonstrating passage of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Content Mastery Examination for Educators (CMEE) as defined by the State of Nebraska.
  • Evidence the candidate has met the State of Nebraska's Special Education and Human Resources requirements. Most candidates will probably have satisfied this requirement while earning their teaching endorsements. If they have not, however, they will be required to complete relevant coursework.

All master's programs have basic requirements. A candidate must complete a minimum of 39 semester hours of course work, and a minimum of 27 semester hours of course work must be taken after admission to the program. The candidate must pass a written comprehensive examination at or near the end of the course work, and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in all course work taken in the program.

Doctorate in Education (EdD)

The UNO-UNL Joint Doctorate in Educational Administration is a program designed to offer candidates options for pursuing goals of educational leadership careers, higher education positions, and/or superintendent endorsement.

Applicants for admission to the doctoral program must have earned at least a master's degree from an accredited institution and an administrative endorsement. The specific application materials required for admission include:

  • statement of purpose
  • transcripts
  • application fee
  • 3 writing samples
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • TOEFL score(applicable for international candidates only) with a minimum score of 500(173 computer-based;61 internet based)
    OR
    Pearson Test of English(PTE) with a minimum score of 44
  • GRE scores
  • Resume
  • Administrative certificate or EdS
For more information...

For more information about the graduate programs in Educational Administration and Supervision, contact the faculty, Educational Administration and Supervision at Roskens Hall 321 - UNO, (402) 554-2721.

last updated: 11/2/2011 at 1:05pm