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May 17, 2026
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Graduate Record 2026-2027
Administration and Supervision, M.Ed.
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Return to: School of Education and Human Development: Degree Programs
The Master of Education in Administration and Supervision degree program is designed for experienced educators who wish to enhance their professional preparation or prepare for entry-level leadership positions in educational organizations. Graduates of this program are expected to possess the professional attributes and competencies necessary to qualify for a position of responsible leadership. Thirty (30) credits are required for the master’s degree program. Students must also pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) exam, or if not seeking endorsement must pass a comprehensive exam.
Two pathways are offered toward the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.
Traditional Degree Path: Designed for students who do not hold a master’s degree in education or a related field. Thirty (30) credits and a 320-hour embedded internship are required for the master’s degree program. Students must also pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) exam, or if not seeking endorsement, must pass a comprehensive exam. This pathway leads to an M.Ed. and eligibility for K-12 administration licensure.
Alternate Route: Designed for students who have complted a master’s degree in education or a related field. The program requires a 320-hour embedded internship and 24 credit hours in addition to the transfer of two recent courses fro the prior master’s degree. This pathways leads to an M.Ed. and eligibility for K-12 administration licensure.
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Core Coursework: 30 credits
Comprehensive Exam
All students must pass a comprehensive exam to become eligible for graduation. Students anticipating applying for the PreK-12 administrative endorsement in Virginia must take the State Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA) given by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), required for endorsement by Virginia, as a comprehensive exam. The SLLA exam must be taken early enough to allow 15 business days for ETS to report scores to the School of Education and Human Development. If scores do not arrive on or before the deadline date each semester (May 1, June 1, and Dec 1), the student will not be able to graduate in that semester and will be required to pay a fee to graduate in the next semester. Students who do not anticipate applying for the PreK-12 administrative endorsement in Virginia may choose to take an alternative comprehensive exam. When nearing completion of the program of study, these students would, with the advisor’s approval, request an alternative state licensure exam or a comprehensive exam that is evaluated by two faculty readers. Satisfactory performance must be demonstrated before the student graduates. A student who fails to perform satisfactorily on the comprehensive examination may petition for one re-examination. Internship
Both pathways in the M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision require a 320-hour embedded internship as required by the state. The internship begins in the first semester of enrollment and continues throughout the entire program. The internship has been designed to meet individual leadership development. Most hours are completed at the studetn’s K12 school site; fifty (50) hours are required at alternative locations. Program Specific Policies
Licensure requirements are determined by each state and are subject to change. For students seeking Virginia endorsement, candidates are responsible for completion of all Virginia requirements. In addition to completion of the School of Education and Human Development’s approved program of studies and internship, candidates are required to earn a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and demonstrate a minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience with a Virginia teaching license. The Virginia Department of Education website provides detailed information about Virginia requirements for endorsement in PreK-12 Administration and Supervision. For students pursuing licensure outside of Virginia, the program coordinator and Academic Effectiveness team will provide guidance to ensure program alignment with state expectations. Total Required Credits: 30
Public Professional Licensure Disclosure
UVA participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education without additional regulatory authorization from member states. SARA also provides limited authorization to place students in supervised field experiences. Except for California all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands participate in SARA. Although California does not participate in SARA, it allows students to enroll in out-of-state program. Additional information is available on the NC-SARA website. Upon completion of the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision at the UVA School of Education and Human Development, graduates may be eligible for professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state. Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C)) Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402). |
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