Master of Education
Educational Administration
with Principal Endorsement
Program Highlights & Benefits
Discover new ways to enhance the educational experience for students
Earn K-6th grade, 7th-12th grade, or Dual K-12th grade Principal Endorsement
Online & Asynchronous Format
No GRE or Entrance Exam Required
For
Current teachers who want to earn a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration with a Principal Endorsement. Depending on your teaching certificate, you can earn one of two administrative certificates after completing the 36-hour program: elementary administration (Pre-K–8) or secondary administration (7–12). You also have the option of completing the 45-hour dual (Pre-K-12) certification program.
What You Learn
Students will be introduced to the philosophy and practice of educational administration, to develop an understanding of the practices and principles of ethical school leadership to promote student success, and explore processes in administrative organization and the principals’ role in teaching, leadership, and management.
How You Learn
This is an online cohort. You will check in online to complete assignments and participate in online discussions and group activities. You will finish one 3 credit course every 8 weeks.
Career Outcomes
Allows you to pursue a school administrator, principal or other school leadership position. You can also become an educational consultant, instructional coordinator, curriculum supervisor, assessment director, department chair or other school leader. The opportunities are almost endless with an educational administration degree.
Courses Offered
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 581 | Introduction to School Administration | 3 |
| EDUC 685 | Ethics for School Leadership | 3 |
| EDUC 551 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 552 | Processes in Elementary and Secondary School Administration | 3 |
| EDUC 610 | School Resource Management | 3 |
| EDUC 554 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 557 | School Law | 3 |
| EDUC 612 | School Community Relations | 3 |
| EDUC 620 | School Improvement Processes | 3 |
| EDUC 686 | Special Education Supervision | 3 |
| EDUC 594 | Research Evaluation and Design | 3 |
| EDUC 625 | Serving and Leading in Community and World | 3 |
| EDUC 625 | Portfolio Review | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
You can also take 3 courses (3 credit hours each) to earn a duel certification.
Option 1: Principal Endorsement Duel Certification: Elementary with added Secondary Certification
- EDUC 566 Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools
- EDUC 622 Teaching Writing in Grades PK-12
- EDUC 635 Survey of Contemporary Literature from PK-12
Option 2: Principal Endorsement Duel Certification: Secondary with added Elementary Certification
- EDUC 565 The Young Child: Language and Literacy Development
- EDUC 622 Teaching Writing in Grades PK-12
- EDUC 635 Survey of Contemporary Literature from PK-12
