ELPS 699 - Internship in School Administration and Capstone III

Credits: 3
Both courses provide candidates with the opportunity to engage in field-based activities related to school administration. These learning experiences afford students the opportunity to practice administrative and leadership skills under the guidance of a mentor (practicing school administrator). During this Internship, candidates continue to complete the requirements of the E-Portfolio. They continue the implementation of all projects, case studies, etc., as required components in the E-Portfolio. They accept additional responsibilities, as assigned by their mentor (practicing school administrator). The lab will meet face-to-face three times during the semester. The University Supervisor visits the school twice during the semester to observe the candidate performing in a leadership activity/capacity. During the seminars/capstone, current issues and trends are discussed, best practices are shared, and faculty and other practicing school leaders provide additional professional development opportunities to expose and engage the interns in leadership development. A minimum of 500 Internship Hours are required for completion of the program. The completion of the E-Portfolio must be submitted in TaskStream, and presented orally. Candidates must obtain a score of 80 out of 100 to successfully pass the oral exam. All MSA and university requirements must be met before candidates can be recommended for the MSA licensure. If additional time and educational leadership experiences are needed to fulfill all requirements of the MSA program, candidates have the option to enroll in ELPS 699 - Internship III, and Capstone 2. In this course, the University Supervisor visits the school twice during the semester to observe the student (candidate) performing in a leadership activity/capacity. During the seminars/capstone, current issues and trends are discussed, best practices are shared, and faculty and other practicing school leaders provide additional professional development opportunities to expose and engage our interns in leadership development. A minimum of 500 Internship Hours are required for completion of the program. The completion of the E-Portfolio must be submitted in TaskStream, and presented orally. Candidates must obtain a score of 80 out of 100 to successfully pass the oral exam. All MSA and university requirements must be met before candidates can be recommended for the MSA licensure.

Academic Catalog

ELPS 699 - Internship in School Administration and Capstone III