Sixth Year Program for Intermediate Administrators

 
All students are encouraged to enroll in the Sixth Year Program for Intermediate Administrators. However, it is recognized that because of extenuating circumstances such as job preparation, timeliness, and prior graduate preparation, or some other valid reason, students may wish to complete the 21-credit portion that leads to certification. In such cases, the program of studies must include: EDL 680, EDL 681, EDL 682, EDL 683, EDL 684, EDL 685, and EDL 688 (the internship/field experience). In the event that the student has not yet satisfied the state's requirement for a special education course, then it would be necessary to include one in the program of study.

It is to be noted that all students are ultimately required by the State Department of Education to complete 30 credits beyond the master's degree within a specified number of years if they are to convert their initial certificate to the professional level after they have functioned in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

The State Department of Education established on July 1, 1998, that all candidates for the Initial Intermediate Administrator Certificate must demonstrate proof of their technology literacy before they are recommended for certification. This may be done through coursework or the completion of a portfolio as outlined in departmental policy.

Program Requirements

Once matriculated, students are required to maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2. Failure to maintain an adequate 3.2 overall GPA may result in the student being placed on academic probation or being removed from the program.
The Sixth Year Professional Diploma requires 30 credits of sequential course work as follows:

Students are qualified to register for EDL 688 upon successful completion of EDL 680 through EDL 683. Assignment of faculty supervisors for this course is determined by the department chairman and/or program coordinator. Requests for specific faculty members will not be honored.

Successful completion of the Connecticut Administrators Test (during the internship) is required. See also certification requirements for special education and technology. Students requiring intermediate administrator certification only must complete the following:

EDL 680 - Leadership Perspectives
EDL 681 - Leadership Development
EDL 682 - Organizational Development
EDL 683 - Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction
EDL 685 - Curriculum Development

EDL 687 - Internship (Field Experience) Seminar I
EDL 688 - Internship (Field Experience) Seminar II
EDL 684 - Learning Theory  

Successful completion of the Connecticut Administrators Test (during the Internship requirement) is required. See also certification requirements for special education and technology.

Admitted matriculating students have six years in which to complete their planned program of study, including the field experience (internship) and seminar components. It is anticipated that the planned program of study leading to a Sixth Year Professional Diploma will require two to three years of intensive work on the part of the student. Those students requiring an extension of time beyond the six years may apply for an extension through the department's Committee on Standards and Appeals. Extensions may be granted based upon extenuating circumstances as presented by the student. Any course(s) older than six years must be retaken or revalidated in order to be considered for certification. Requests for revalidations must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Standards and Appeals. Students who do not complete their programs within the specified time limit or who fail to receive an extension must reapply to the graduate school and to the Department of Educational Leadership and, as a result, be required to meet current program requirements.

Registration

Students are strongly advised to register on the earliest possible date for their courses. For those courses requiring permission from the department chairman, students should adhere to the following procedure:

• Go to the department Web site and click on the heading "FORMS."
• Complete the online form and submit.
• Within five days your eligibility will be determined.
• Electronic permission will be uploaded and you will be notified via email to enroll.
• In order to maintain your slot, you must register within 10 days of notification.
  
  Please note: This registration procedure is only for courses that require department chair permission.
  

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