Licensure Coordinator:
Dr. Jane Beese
(330) 941-2236
jbeese@ysu.edu
The Administrative Specialist Licensure Program at Youngstown State University prepares educators for district-level leadership in curriculum, instruction, and professional development. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction and have one year of successful teaching under a provisional or professional teacher license. In addition to completing the licensure program, candidates must satisfy any other state department requirements and pass the prescribed State exam. The program requires completion of 18 hours of coursework.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Hold a Master's degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum GPA 3.00
- Possess a valid teacher certificate/license.
- Have a minimum of one year of successful teaching experience under a provisional or professional teacher license.
- Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (waived for applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Submit a completed application for admission to the Administrative Specialist Licensure Program at Youngstown State University.
Certificate Requirements
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| Choose Five (5) from the following: | 15 | |
| Instructional Leadership Beyond the Classroom | ||
| Building Capacity of Adult Learners | ||
| Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning | ||
| Data-Coaching and Decision Making | ||
| School Building Operations and Management | ||
| Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration | ||
| School Finance and Budget Planning Processes | ||
| Community Engagement and Collaborative Partnerships | ||
| Technology Leadership and Organizational Change | ||
| School Discipline and Student Support Services: Policies, Programs and Prevention Strategies | ||
| Social Emotional Wellness for Wounded Students from a Leadership Perspective | ||
| Action Research in Urban and Rural Education | ||
| Brain Based Teaching and Learning | ||
| Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve Learning | ||
| STEM Integration in the P-12 Classroom | ||
| STEM Leadership | ||
| Literacy and Phonics Instruction | ||
| Content Literacy | ||
| Clinical Requirement (Must Take) | 3 | |
| Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Learning Outcomes
Program Level Objectives:
- Develop a deep understanding of district-level leadership principles, practices, and policies in curriculum, instruction, and professional development.
- Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in educational administration, including data-driven decision-making, human resource leadership, and student support services.
- Demonstrate proficiency in applying theoretical concepts to practical settings through the completion of a clinical practice experience.
- Analyze and evaluate educational programs and policies to improve student learning outcomes and overall school effectiveness.
- Develop a reflective and research-based approach to educational leadership, focusing on continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
Jane Beese, Ed.D., Professor
Organizational leadership; economics of education; program evaluation
Charles Jeffords, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Administrative practices; school and community relations; school finance
Karen H. Larwin, Ph.D., Professor
Assessment; research design and methodology; statistics
Nathan Myers, Ph.D., Associate Professor