Master of Arts in Educational Administration (Principal P-12)
24 monthsProgramme duration
9,300 USDTuition Fee/year
JunStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
Online
Whether you’re employed as a school administrator or are aspiring to become one, the master’s in education administration online degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the position. The program’s faculty members—who include current school principals, instructional supervisors and superintendents—are highly experienced in school systems. The option 6 program provides opportunity for aspiring principals to work while completing coursework towards a masters in educational administration (Principal). Otherwise, you can complete rank change (rank I or II) and pursue a career in the field after graduation.
The master’s degree program will teach you all of the aspects of leading a school as an administrator, including balancing a budget and developing a positive culture among the institution’s teachers and staff members. The curriculum is based on real-life scenarios and not theories. You will also learn cutting-edge educational administration methods. The online master’s degree additionally explores the fundamentals of school administration, school law, curriculum and the evaluation of staff and culture. A school principal internship is also part of the program’s requirements.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
Online
Whether you’re employed as a school administrator or are aspiring to become one, the master’s in education administration online degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the position. The program’s faculty members—who include current school principals, instructional supervisors and superintendents—are highly experienced in school systems. The option 6 program provides opportunity for aspiring principals to work while completing coursework towards a masters in educational administration (Principal). Otherwise, you can complete rank change (rank I or II) and pursue a career in the field after graduation.
The master’s degree program will teach you all of the aspects of leading a school as an administrator, including balancing a budget and developing a positive culture among the institution’s teachers and staff members. The curriculum is based on real-life scenarios and not theories. You will also learn cutting-edge educational administration methods. The online master’s degree additionally explores the fundamentals of school administration, school law, curriculum and the evaluation of staff and culture. A school principal internship is also part of the program’s requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the online application
- Official Transcript Request Form (via Adobe Sign). In most cases, this will allow us to request your transcripts on your behalf.
- All official college transcripts from each college or university previously attended and currently attended
- 3.0 overall GPA from their last completed degree
- Copy of teaching certificate (for those applying for Rank I only)
- Submit names and email addresses of one building or district-level administrator, two P-12 educators and your superintendent to your enrollment counselor for School of Education requirements.
- Three years of experience in a classroom setting as a teacher
- Leadership essay (5-7 pages addressing the candidate’s skill and understanding of his or her ability to improve student achievement, leadership and advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment)
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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