Program Requirements - School Administration

Sequence of Courses

The 2002 state of Indiana licensing framework (Rule 2002) has led PUC to a new alignment of coursework.  The state and national accreditation agencies now expect that all courses at PUC align with the national standards for school leaders. In order to meet this expectation, PUC has created a program that is sequenced and aligned with the standards. Each fall, a new cohort of candidates is admitted into the program.  That cohort will stay together throughout the entire length of the program.

Gate 1: Admission
Fall: EDFA 512 (Required)
Spring: EDFA 609 (Required)
Summer: EDFA 610 (Required) & EDFA 516 (Required)

Gate 2: GPA 3.0>/Competencies Met
Fall: EDFA 591 (Law II-Required) and Foundations or Elective (course optional)
Spring: EDCI 591 (School Curriculum-Required) and Foundations or Elective (course optional)
Summer: Elective/foundation course
Fall: EDFA 591 (School Administration-Required) and Foundations or Elective (course optional)
Spring: EDFA 695 (Required)
Note:  Program ends with EDFA 695. Students must be finished with all coursework and all other requirements by the conclusion of this semester.

Gate 3: Internship/Portfolio/All competencies met
Note:  The national exam called the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is required prior to licensing.
Total Hours: 34

Revised: 11/07

Explanation of Gates (Revised 11/07)

As part of the course sequence and following state standards requirements, PUC has also initiated 3 gates.  These gates are intended to measure the progress of students throughout the program. 

• Gate 1, admission, is the process of getting admitted into the program.  This process is described below.
• Gate 2 follows the first 4 courses and is designed to gauge how candidates are performing on the various competencies and course requirements.  If all competencies have been satisfied and the candidate has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, then they can proceed in the program.  If the candidate has failed to meet competencies or has a GPA lower than 3.0, they will exit the program at this gate. 
• Gate 3 is the exit gate for the program.  To pass this gate the candidate must have attained all competencies in the program, completed a portfolio that has passed final review, and successfully completed the internship. 

Licensure

The state of Indiana has recently revised its framework for licensing of school leaders.   Beginning January 2002, candidates for licensure must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a degree/licensure program from an DPS-approved institution
• Complete a minimum of 2 years of teaching in an accredited school
• Meet the state cut-off score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) exam
• Successfully complete a portfolio based on the 6 DPS standards for building level administrators and on the 7 Educational Administration Program competencies from the School of Education here at Purdue University Calumet.

Office of Educator Licensing and Development
Dr. Frampton's website
Dr. Colon's website
The Center for Educational Leadership

Licensure/Master's Degree Program in Educational Administration, Building Level Administrator, 34 Semester Hours
(Revised 11/07)

The approved licensure program for the Building Level Administrator License consists of a maximum of 37 semester hours of prescribed graduate credit.  Applicants for licensure in educational administration in Indiana must also meet the following requirements:

• Complete a degree/licensure program from an DPS-approved institution
• Complete a minimum of 2 years of teaching in an accredited school
• Meet the state cut-off score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) exam
• Successfully complete a portfolio based on the 6 DPS standards for building level administrators and on the 7 Educational Administration Program competencies from the School of Education here at Purdue University Calumet

Candidates seeking licensure as a building administrator through Purdue University Calumet must see the appropriate School of Education Graduate Studies in Education advisor for admission procedures to a program in educational administration (219-989-2326).

Foundations (9 credits):

EDPS 530 - ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
EDPS 533 - INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH I METHODS
EDPS 664- SEM SPEC ED (SPEC ED LAW)

EDFA 512 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
EDFA 609 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN EDUCATION
EDFA 610 - SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT
EDFA 516 - SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
EDFA 591 - LEGAL ASPECTS II
EDCI 591 - SCHOOL CURRICULUM
EDFA 591 - SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
EDFA 695A - INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION (is a 4-hour course, all others are 3)

Electives (3 credits):  (Must be in administration; these are just examples, there are more)

EDFA 513 - EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING,
EDFA 608 - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION

1. Complete a master's degree with a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.25 from an DPS-accredited institution, hold either a standard or proficient practitioner teaching or school services license in the field of exceptional needs, speech pathology, or school psychology
2. Complete a minimum of 2 years of experience in appropriate special education settings
3. Meet the state cut-off score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) exam 
4. Successfully complete a portfolio based on the 8 DPS standards for district level administrators  and competencies from the School of Education here at Purdue University Calumet

Special Education/Foundations (12 credits):

EDCI 585 – MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
EDPS 530 - ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
EDPS 533 - INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH I METHODS
EDPS 664 – SEM: SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW
EDFA 608 – BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION

Administration (28 credits): (Must be taken in sequence)

EDFA 512 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
EDFA 609 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN EDUCATION
EDFA 610 - SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONAL   PERSONNEL
EDFA 516 - SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
EDFA 591 - LEGAL ASPECTS II
EDCI 591 – SCHOOL CURRICULUM
EDFA 591 – SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
EDFA 695A - INTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
EDFA 695A – INTERNSHIP IN ADMINISTRATION (4-HOUR COURSE)

Note:   This program is intended for those who already have a master’s degree and are seeking licensure.  It is also intended for those who already have special education experience and background.  The intent is to couple the Exceptional Needs Director’s License with the Building Level Administrator’s License whenever possible. However, a master’s degree can be worked into the program for those who do not yet have one.  Also, additional special education course work may be built into the program for those who need it. 

For further information contact Dr. Pam Frampton, Program Chair of Educational Administration, Frampton@calumet.purdue.edu