6A-4.008. Specialization Requirements for Certification in Administration of Adult Education - Administrative Class

To be eligible for certification in administration of adult education, an applicant shall complete the requirements specified below: (1) Hold a professional certificate covering elementary or secondary administration, educational leadership, school principal, or career and technical director as specified in Rule 6A-4.004, F.A.C.; (2) Submit verification of three (3) years of full-time teaching experience as specified in paragraph 6A-4.002(5)(a), F.A.C.; and, (3) Complete one (1) of the following plans: (a) Plan One. Hold a master’s or higher degree with a graduate degree major in administration of adult education; or (b) Plan Two. Hold a master’s or higher degree with a graduate degree major in educational administration, administration and supervision, or educational leadership, and complete at least six (6) semester hours of graduate credit as specified below: 1. Three (3) semester hours in organization and administration of adult education; and, 2. Three (3) semester hours in principles of adult education, adult education curriculum, supervision of adult education, or methods and materials in adult instruction; or (c) Plan Three. Hold a master’s or higher degree and complete graduate credit as specified below: 1. Nine (9) semester hours in school administration which includes at least three (3) semester hours in organization and administration of adult education; 2. Three (3) semester hours in basic school supervision or supervision of adult education; and, 3. Six (6) semester hours in curriculum which includes at least three (3) semester hours in adult education curriculum.