Internship in Educational Administration

"After some initial hesitation and intimidation regarding the internship, I found that I did indeed have the tools, knowledge, and will to be a successful administrator. I firmly believe that the internship provided valuable experience that has enhanced my knowledge of the requirements of a school administrator."

— Dan Libby '00, Assistant Principal Frederick County, MD

The Internship at a Glance

• You must have completed the MS degree requirements.
• You can complete the internship while on the job as a teacher or while in an administrative position and completing certification requirements.
• You must fulfill a minimum of 180 clock hours for the internship.
• Your objectives must be aligned with the ELCC/ISLLC standards and mutually agreed upon among yourself, the on-site supervisor (usually, the Principal), and your graduate intern supervisor.
• Your objectives are designed to demonstrate your accomplishments of desired knowledge and behaviors throughout the M.S. in Educational Administration program.
• A standards-based portfolio is a required product of your internship experience.