Duquesne graduates are practitioners that support the entire school community. School
Supervision certification will enhance your skills as an educator in administration,
leadership, management, supervision and curriculum. This unique program affords you
the opportunity for district-wide certification in School Supervision in three areas.
School Supervision Certification Areas:
Curriculum and Instruction
Pupil Personnel Services
Special Education or Single Area Supervisory Certificates, K-12
Foreign Languages
Mathematics
Music
Reading
School Guidance Services
Science
Social Studies
Discover Your Pathway to PDE Certification
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ offers two certification pathways in School Supervision for individuals
who already hold a master’s degree:
Post-Master’s Certification Track – Requires a minimum of 15 credits and results in a post-master’s degree from Duquesne
University.
Non-Degree Certification Track – Intended for those who need only 3 to 12 credits to meet Pennsylvania Department
of Education (PDE) certification requirements. This track does not result in a Duquesne
degree.
Both options are designed for students who do not need to complete a full master’s
program to be recommended for PDE certification. The program plan is tailored to each
student based on their prior coursework and developed in consultation with the program
director.
In pursuing the School Supervision Certification Program, you will have the option
to further advance in your studies with an M.S.Ed. School Supervision degree by taking
some additional courses, which can provide additional financial aid opportunities!
Our School Supervision Certification program will enhance your skills as an educator
in administration, leadership, management, supervision, and curriculum and instruction
to support the entire school community.
Our program offers three district-wide certification track options in: Curriculum
and Instruction, Pupil Personnel Services, and Special Education or Single Area, K-12.
PDECertification
Our program prepares you for the pathway to School Supervision through the Pennsylvania
Department of Education (PDE). You will work closely with the program to map out your
individualized course of study.
CareerAdvancement
Enhance your skills in administration, leadership, management, supervision and curriculum
so that you can make an impact as an educational leader.
Application Process
All Applicants
Master's degree with a 3.5 GPA
Graduates with a master's degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary
and a teaching certificate will be considered for admission.
Admission decisions are based primarily on the applicant's previous academic record
as shown by official transcripts.
International Applicants
TOEFL/IELTS
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ requires submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English
Test (DET) scores for all non-native English-speaking applicants who attended a university
outside of the United States..
Transcript Credit Evaluation
If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States,
you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course
report.
The official reports must be sent directly to Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ from the organization
you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.
You may use the following services to request official foreign credential evaluations:
or .
Our School Supervision program has a rolling admissions process. This means you can
apply anytime throughout the year.
Required Documents
Official transcripts from accredited college, university or seminary
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended, sent directly
from the institution. We are unable to accept transcripts sent directly from applicants.
International applicants, please see the Transcript Credential Evaluation section
in the Admission Requirements section above
Resume that documents competence and effectiveness in professional work
One Letter of Recommendation prior to acceptance
Name and email address of recommender is needed
Recommender will receive an email prompting them to upload their recommendation for
the applicant
Recommendation must be from individual who can speak about the applicant's academic/professional
abilities (i.e. administrator/supervisor recommendation)
Note: Family, friends and professional colleagues are not acceptable references
Admission Procedure
After the application for admission and transcripts have been favorably reviewed by
faculty, the Graduate Office will send you an official notification of admission to
graduate study.
Our Program Director
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Dr. Fran Serenka is a leading practitioner-scholar in the areas of education leadership,
administration, and supervision. She directs the Educational Administration and Supervision
Programs preparing principals, supervisors, and superintendents for their work in
schools. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center offering
professional development for educational leaders in the areas of customized learning,
innovation, and collaboration helping organizations implement the most effective leadership
practices.
Accreditation
CAEP accreditation nationally recognizes quality in educator preparation. This signifies
that our students are well-equipped to meet the needs of PreK-12 students as well
as their communities and schools.