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2010 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2010 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School Business Officer, Master of Education


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Program Objectives:

The purpose of the M.Ed.-School Business Officer program is to develop well-trained and licensed school business officers who understand not only financial procedures and practices, but also how these practices connect to the goals of improving student learning and creating conditions that support effective teaching.

Additional Requirements:

Documentation of at least three years of employment in the role in which candidate holds a license OR documentation of at least three years of employment in a business management/ administrative role in a business, educational or other setting accepted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.

Personal interview with Program Coordinator.

Course Requirements


Total Credits: 39


Additional Information and Notes


The program requires a practicum, which may be taken after the successful completion of the courses listed above, and the comprehensive exam.

*Candidates for initial licensure must take and pass all required sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure prior to entering the practicum.

Please be aware that this program is currently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education review process leading to institutional certification to endorse the School Business Administrator initial license. The Department of Elementary & Secondary Education may change licensure requirements. Students are advised to contact the state for specific, current licensure requirements. Students may access that information at www.doe.mass.edu.

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