East Tennessee State University College of Education Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Administrative Endorsement Box 70550 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-4430 Fax: 1-423-439-7636   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.Ed. Educational Leadership On Campus   All students in the Master of Education program in educational leadership will move through the degree program as part of a cohort group. Cohort students will begin the program in the same semester and continue through the program with the same group, taking one 6-hour credit course each succeeding semester until the program is completed.Applicants should contact the graduate coordinator of the ELPA master’s degree program for information about when a new cohort program will be starting. Portfolio Development—While in the program students will develop a professional portfolio, the presentation and committee review of which will serve as a culminating experience. Development of the portfolio provides each student with opportunities for reflection and self-evaluation.The portfolio also serves to spotlight skills and accomplishments that will be of interest to future employers. Specific information on the required elements for the portfolio may be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator.Performance Assessment—Students in the master’s degree program in educational leadership will be engaged in assessments that are based on the domains of competence underlying the thematic core curriculum.These assessments will include written examinations, videotaped performances, materials development, research projects, internship performance, and oral presentations.Beginning Administrator License —The applicant for beginning administrator must have completed the approved master’s degree program in educational leadership. The applicant must successfully pass the examination required by the Tennessee Department of Education.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Applicants for admission to programs leading to a master’s degree must show a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or an upper level GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. GPAs in professional education, psychology, and major field of study, calculated individually, must also be above 2.75. All exceptions to the 2.75 GPA for admissions must be approved on appeal.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience The applicant must have completed a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience P12 prior to admission.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Applicants may apply at any time during the year, although admission decisions will be made in the semester prior to the start of a new cohort group. This requires an October 1 application deadline for programs beginning in January, February 1 application deadline for programs beginning in May, and a May 1 application deadline for programs beginning in August.Applicants must be admitted to the master’s degree program to receive credit toward the degree. Applicants for admission will be required to achieve Tennessee standards for administrative endorsements before being granted consideration for recommendation for public school certification.Prior to being admitted, applicants must also submit:(a)a letter of support from the applicant’s superintendent or other comparable supervisor;(b)three (3) additional letters of recommendation;(c)a current résumé and license;(d)a copy of their teaching license.Applicants will also be asked to participate in a personal interview.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable