Johns Hopkins University Offers graduate degrees in Education:

Yvonne Waller

"Johns Hopkins helped me to improve my teaching skills and advance my career as an educator."
- Yvonne Waller, middle school teacher

School Administration and Supervision, in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) are offering an 18-credit graduate certificate in School Administration and Supervision focusing on instructional technology to national and international audiences. This initiative is designed to prepare aspiring administrators and supervisors with effective strategies and tools to deal with issues regarding instructional technology while ensuring that all students, including students with diverse learning needs, succeed.

ISTE has partnered with the Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education (CTE) to deliver this certificate in an online format. The partnership between JHU and ISTE aims to maintain the depth and focus of the face-to-face School Administration and Supervision certificate offered through the JHU Teacher Development and Leadership Program, adapt it to include a focus on instructional technology, and to offer it in a Web-based format that builds on CTE's research-based approach to online learning. The certificate launches with an online kickoff in June 2008, which includes a face-to-face meeting at ISTE's National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in late June 2008. It continues for approximately one year, culminating with an internship and a second face-to-face meeting at NECC in 2009. The work of the current cohort of students will be highlighted at NECC in 2008 with a gallery walk, celebratory activities and conference presentations. Visit the ISTE Web site for specific dates and locations of NECC.

Upon successful completion of the year-long certificate program that combines five online courses offered in eight-week segments, a customized three-credit internship, and face-to-face work sessions, participants earn the 18-credit certificate from Johns Hopkins University and are prepared to meet the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC), Educational Leadership Constituents Council (ELCC), and ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards (NETS).

To be considered for admission to the program, applications must be received by May 23, 2008.( Application deadline extended) If you plan to apply, please contact Amy Parlette at 410-516-9826 or aparlette@jhu.edu. * Apply early to secure hotel reservations to the NECC 2008 conference due to limited space availabliity.

How to Apply to the ISTE A&S Program

  1. Complete and print the ISTE A&S Application*.
    * This is a customized application form for this program. Please use this form to apply.
  2. Sign the printed application and return it with your essays and application fee to the following address:

    Johns Hopkins University
    School of Education
    Janet Mason
    6740 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 180
    Columbia, MD 21046

    Enclose the application fee of $70 (check or money order payable to Johns Hopkins University). The applicant's name and Social Security number must appear on the check or money order.

  3. Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended to Janet Mason at the address listed above.
  4. You can begin the financial aid application process immediately, even if you have not been admitted.

    The deadline for receiving completed applications for the 2008-2009 cohort is May 23, 2008. If you are interested in applying, please contact Amy Parlette at 410-516-9826.

    This 18-credit certificate may be taken as a stand-alone, post-master's program; may be incorporated into the 39-credit master's degree in school administration and supervision; or may be combined with another graduate certificate program for a 33-credit master's degree in educational studies.

    Cohort members are required to attend the face-to-face program meetings in June 2008 and June/July 2009 at NECC and must register as members of ISTE.

    Students must complete five courses that are each eight weeks long. The internship continues through the length of the program with the development of an electronic portfolio. The courses are fully facilitated and run on a rigorous, weekly cycle of instruction. Students communicate frequently online in CTE's Electronic Learning Community (ELC) using tools such as discussion forums, chat, and email.

Requirements (18 Credits)

Costs for Online Graduate Certificate in Administration and Supervision include:

  • Tuition and registration fees for Johns Hopkins University;
  • Lab fees for access to electronic tools and resources ($200 per course);
  • Costs for ISTE publications, course texts and a one-year ISTE membership which includes invitation-only access to exclusive ISTE events;
  • Travel expenses to attend the two face-to-face sessions surrounding national conferences.

You will need the following to participate in this program:

Computer Needs:

  • 128MB or greater of RAM
  • 400MHz or greater CPU
  • Broadband Internet connection

Recommended operating systems

  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Mac OS X v10.1+

Supported PC/Windows browsers

  • Internet Explorer 5.0+
  • Mozilla 1.3+
  • Mozilla Firefox 0.7+
  • Netscape 7.0+
  • Opera is NOT supported

Supported Mac OS browsers

  • Netscape 7.0+
  • Mozilla 1.3+
  • Mozilla Firefox 0.7+
  • Mozilla Camino 0.7+
  • Safari is NOT supported

Productivity Tool Needs:

  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel included)
  • Windows Media Player
  • Macromedia Flash Player 7 (free download)

Access Needs:

  • Daily access to the Internet and email during courses
  • Ability to check into courses multiple times a week

For questions about the program or technical requirements, please contact:

Linda Carling
410-516-9842
carling@jhu.edu

Amy Parlette
410-516-9826
aparlette@jhu.edu

 

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