MPA–Education Leadership track Accredited by TEAC

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Rutgers MPA–Education Leadership track Accredited by TEAC
2-09-09

Rutgers-Camden’s Department of Public Policy & Administration’s Education Policy and Leadership Concentration became one of the only academic leadership programs in the country to be accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

TEAC, created in 1997, is one of the country’s preeminent organizations in accrediting undergraduate and graduate college degree programs. However, TEAC has traditionally reserved accreditation for education programs rather than public administration programs, a fact that makes this all the more significant, said the CSUCL’s Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago.

“The MPA–Educational Policy and Leadership program includes options that lead to eligibility for New Jersey administrator endorsements for school administrator, principal, and supervisor. The State, following to its own policies and regulations, may grant teaching licenses in these areas to the program’s graduates,” Dr. Santiago said. “We are extremely happy about this accomplishment and look forward to working with school districts, state government agencies, and educational institutions in the region in building capacity for their schools.”

The Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) Education Policy and Leadership track was created by the Rutgers DPPA in 2003 in cooperation with the CSUCL’s Dr. Santiago in order to educate and train a cohort of aspiring school leaders from Camden City. Since then, the Education Policy and Leadership track has become one of the department’s three MPA concentrations and prepares students for roles in public education as administrators or policy specialists.

Dr. Robyne Turner, Department Chair of Public Policy & Administration at Rutgers, said that there are currently 29 students enrolled in the Education Leadership track and the TEAC accreditation will expand the program’s and Rutgers’ impact in public administration. “The TEAC accreditation significantly adds to the value of the Rutgers–Camden MPA,” Dr. Turner said. “It certifies that we are providing a rigorous program of study for teachers who are seeking professional advancement by obtaining the MPA graduate degree.”

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