School of Education at Johns Hopkins University - Graduate Education Programs:


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

Adviser: Wilbert Hawkins

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 early June and a face-to-face residency at ISTE's National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in late June. It continues for approximately one year, culminating with an internship and a second face-to-face meeting at NECC the following year. It is mandatory that students attend both the NECC conferences and participate in Online Learning Orientation. The work of the cohort of students is highlighted at NECC 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).

For more information of if you plan to apply, please email EdOnline@mail.cte.jhu.edu.

How to Apply to the ISTE A&S Program

  1. Apply online at https://onestop.jhu.edu/education/admissions/
  2. Email edonline@mail.cte.jhu.edu once your application is sent in order to be notified of program updates.

Applications are currently being accepted for admission to the 2009-2010 program that begins in early June 2009. The original posted application deadline was April 3, 2009, but applications may be accepted after that date. Please email EdOnline@mail.cte.jhu.edu if you intend to apply or need more information.

*Apply early to secure hotel reservations at the NECC conference due to limited space availability.

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.

In this program, students must attend the face-to-face
residencies and complete five course that are each eight to nine
weeks long. The internship course 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 forum, 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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