To be eligible for certification in administration of adult education, an applicant shall complete the requirements specified below:

1. (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. (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. (3) Complete one (1) of the following plans:

   1. (a) Plan One. Hold a master’s or higher degree with a graduate degree major in administration of adult education; or

   2. (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

   3. (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.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 4-20-64, Amended 4-8-68, 7-7-68, 4-11-70, 6-17-74, 8-17-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 7-1-79, Formerly 6A-4.08, Amended 10-31-88, 2-20-17.