Johns Hopkins integrates cutting-edge, evidence-based research with practical experience to equip new school leaders with the tools needed to transform and sustain change in their schools.
Candidates develop the skills necessary for successful educational leadership in K–12 school settings. The program includes a one-semester internship, supervised by an in-school mentor and a university supervisor, and a capstone seminar. Candidates can work full-time while earning a master’s degree in as few as three years.
The program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for Administration and Supervision certification. Applicants must be certified teachers or certified school personnel currently employed by a public-school district or accredited independent school.
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Core Faculty
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Annette Campbell Anderson, PhD
Assistant Professor
Deputy Director, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Faculty Lead, School Administration and Supervision Programs
Curriculum Director, Johns Hopkins HEAT CorpsAffiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics
Annette Campbell Anderson, PhD
Assistant Professor
Deputy Director, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Faculty Lead, School Administration and Supervision Programs
Curriculum Director, Johns Hopkins HEAT Corps
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics

Program Overview
Successful schools need successful school leaders. The Johns Hopkins School of Education integrates cutting-edge, evidence-based research with practical experience to equip a new generation of school leaders with the tools they need to transform schools and districts. Certified school personnel learn to maximize impact by improving school curriculum, climate, and culture while building safe, healthy learning environments.
Candidates in the Master of Science in Education’s concentration in School Administration and Supervision develop the skills necessary for successful educational leadership in K–12 school settings. This program combines practical experience with current best practices in leadership, curriculum and instruction, school law, technology, and other areas. Applicants must be certified teachers or certified school personnel currently employed by a public school district or accredited independent school.
The program includes a one-semester internship, supervised by an in-school mentor and a university supervisor, that provides an opportunity to create a portfolio of practical experiences. A capstone seminar allows candidates to synthesize learning and explore current issues. Candidates can work full time while earning a master’s degree in as few as two-and-a-half years. Some courses may be available online.
The program is aligned with Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and the National Educational Leadership Preparation standards.
As of October 15, 2020, the Maryland State Department of Education requires candidates seeking Administrator I certification to complete three credits in Special Education (COMAR 13A.12.04.01). You may earn the credits through the School of Education or transfer them in from another institution.
After SOE
Graduates of this program take on high-level administrative positions within the field of education. This degree helps individuals working in education transition to leadership roles that involve planning, directing, and coordinating schools, districts, and other educational initiatives.
Careers
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Athletic Director
- Vice Principal
- Department Chair
“This program has allowed me to grow in school leadership while teaching in Kenya, East Africa. When I compared other programs, none of them came close to John Hopkins’ renowned reputation.
Careers
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Athletic Director
- Vice Principal
- Department Chair
“This program has allowed me to grow in school leadership while teaching in Kenya, East Africa. When I compared other programs, none of them came close to John Hopkins’ renowned reputation.
Legal Disclosure
Master of Science in Education – School Administration and Supervision
State Authorization Disclosure Regarding Educational Prerequisites
Federal regulations require Johns Hopkins to disclose to students considering enrollment or enrolled in this program whether or not it meets educational prerequisites for licensure or certification by state.
Educational Prerequisites for Professional Licensure or Certification
Prerequisites: Applicants seeking to apply for an Administrator I certificate in Maryland must hold an earned master’s degree and have completed 27 months of classroom teaching.
(1) This program satisfies the educational prerequisites for licensure or certification in the following states: Maryland. Maryland has a licensure agreement that provides for reciprocity with Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Vermont.
(2) This program does not satisfy the educational prerequisites for licensure or certification in the following states: The licensure agreement provides for reciprocity with conditions in the following states: Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Virginia, Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Students located in a state where their program does not meet that state’s licensure or certification educational prerequisites may have difficulty finding a job in that occupation and/or repaying loans borrowed to complete the program.