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Educational Administration and Supervision Program

Administrative Licensure

Tennessee Beginning Administrator License (BAL)

In order to obtain a Beginning Administrator License (BAL), students must successfully complete the required coursework as part of the M.S. or Ed.S. degrees offered by the Educational Administration and Supervision program. This license is granted by the State of Tennessee’s Department of Education upon the recommendation of the University of Tennessee.

In addition to the successful completion of all courses, students are required by the State of Tennessee:

Tennessee Professional Administrative License (PAL)

As a service to the graduates of our program, the Educational Administration and Supervision faculty work with beginning administrators during the first three years of their principalship. This work culminates with the school administrator obtaining a Professional Administrative License (PAL). The nature of this work is decided upon in consultation with the beginning administrator and his/her school district supervisor (i.e., superintendent). Examples of this work include: mentoring, additional coursework, and the development of a professional leadership portfolio.

PreK-12 Licensure Certificate in Educational Administration

The Educational Administration and Supervision program offers a PreK-12 Certificate in Educational Administration that meets the requirements for the Tennessee Beginning Administrator License. This certificate program is for individuals who already hold a minimum of a master's degree in education or a related field, with a minimum of three years of teaching/related experience (students without a graduate degree should enroll in the EDAM two year M.S. degree program of 36 credit hours). Upon completion of coursework, participants will be eligible to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA).

Participants receiving this certificate will be eligible to apply for Endorsement 480 from the Tennessee State Department of Education. In order to be awarded Endorsement 480, the candidate must complete the equivalent of a one-semester full-time internship (500 hours) in a school system with a mentor principal, and receive a joint recommendation by the school system and the university.

 

Updated 05/29/2009