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2018-19 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-19 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 649 A,B,C Practicum: The Superintendency


(1 credit each semester)
A one-semester apprenticeship under the supervision of a practicing superintendent in Pennsylvania, this course requires participation in a 90-hour internship. Prior to the internship, candidates are required to participate in 90 hours of authentic simulations and field experiences including:

  • Completion of identified role expectations.
  • Performance at diverse settings and educational levels.
  • Completion of customized projects that address identified needs of the candidates.
  • Use of current research and best practices.
  • Review and evaluation of the portfolio, begun at the beginning of the program, will take place upon completion of the practicum.

The three internship semesters must be taken consecutively; however, they may be taken in any order. The leadership portfolio must be submitted after completing the third consecutive semester

(Certification credit only; not applicable to the master’s degree.)

IMPORTANT: Students must have current background checks documents on file with the School of Education. (See Background Checks)

Prerequisite: Completion of all required coursework and permission of program coordinator.