The position of supervisor of curriculum and instruction has become increasingly important and challenging in recent years as schools strive to incorporate technology in lessons and meet the needs of learners of all abilities and backgrounds while satisfying state academic standards.
Overview
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lehigh’s certification program prepares educators with courses and experiences that enable them to develop expertise in instructional, supervisory and curriculum leadership and improve teacher effectiveness.
In order to be certified as a Pennsylvania Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, candidates who complete this program must also:
- Have a minimum of five years of satisfactory professional school experience
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Provide evidence of satisfactory achievement on Pennsylvania Department of Education assessments
Students in our program take 19 credits which include five courses plus an internship working under the supervision of a principal or curriculum and instruction administrator.
Those interested in applying for Lehigh’s Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification program must have a master’s degree in an education-related field, such as elementary or secondary education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or teaching and learning.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements, please visit the PDE website.
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Transcripts, minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) and a minimum of 3.6 is mandated for graduate work
- Proof of English proficiency
- A master’s degree in an education-related field
Quick Facts
Transcript Evaluations: Evaluations are required for applicants who have earned a degree outside the U.S.
Deadline(s): Aug. 1 for fall start, Dec. 1 for spring start, April 15 for summer start. The application and all supporting materials are due by the listed deadlines.
Modality: On-Campus
Course Requirements: 5 courses including internship (19 credits)
Typical Course Load: Summer 1 (2 courses), fall (2 courses), spring (2 courses), summer 2 (1 course)
Time to Completion: 18 months
Practical Experience Component: Internship working under the supervision of a principal or curriculum and instruction administrator
Program Alumni: Graduates work as supervisors of curriculum and instruction at both private and public schools.
Please Note: Due to Pennsylvania Department of Education criteria, international students are not eligible for PDE certification. Lehigh is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this program.
Curriculum
All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise noted. Course descriptions can be found in the course catalog.
| course number | course name |
|---|---|
| EDL 400 | Organizational Leadership & Change Management |
| EDL 420 | Data Based Decision Making |
| EDL 421 | Instructional Leadership |
| EDL 422 | Curriculum Management for the School Executive |
| EDL 428 | Practicum in Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction I |
| EDL 429 | Practicum in Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction II |
| EDL 467 | Supervision and Professional Development |
Faculty and Staff
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Cynthia Deutsch
Program Coordinator, Educational Leadership and Online Programs
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Dr. J. Cameron Anglum
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Floyd D. Beachum
Professor
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Mr. Jon Drescher
Professor of Practice
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Dr. Julie Fogt
Director of Centennial School and Affiliated Professor
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Dr. Craig Hochbein
Associate Professor and Program Director
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Dr. Brian G. Osborne
Professor of Practice
