PK-12 Administration
Cultivating school leaders to change the future.
Prepare for an administrative position in a PK-12 setting.
Degrees
Curriculum Director
Our programs to become a director of curriculum have been developed to meet specific needs and backgrounds of students. The emphasis is to provide a general background in educational administration as well as specific preparation that may be unique to the field curriculum administration.
- Curriculum Director (Ed.D.) Curriculum
- Curriculum Director (Ed.S.) Curriculum
- Curriculum Director (M.A.) Curriculum
Director of Special Education
Our programs to become a director of special education have been developed to prepare educational leaders to administer, supervise and coordinate programs for students requiring special needs. Additionally, preparation is provided in developing curriculum, creating in-service for staff and monitoring service delivery models.
Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal
Our programs in PK-12 school principal have been developed to meet specific needs and backgrounds of students. The emphasis is to provide a general background in educational administration as well as specific preparation that may be unique to the field of PK-12 school administration.
- Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal (Ed.D.) Curriculum
- Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal (Ed.S.) Curriculum
- Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal (M.A.) Curriculum
School District Superintendent
Our programs to become a school district superintendent have been developed to meet specific needs and backgrounds of students. The emphasis is to provide a general background in educational administration as well as specific preparation that may be unique to the field of the school district superintendent.
Admission Requirements
Application requirements can be found at Graduate School Admission Requirements and include:
- Completed Graduate Application
Apply Online - $35 application fee
- Official transcript(s) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree and official transcripts of all academic work at the undergraduate and graduate levels are required for all students
- Three letters of recommendation
Letter of Recommendation Form - Statement of Purpose
- Resume required documenting teaching and/or administrative experience
- PK-12 Administration applicants must have 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12.
- Additional requirements exist for international applicants. For more information, visit International Admission Requirements
For more detailed admission requirements, please refer to Educational Leadership in the current graduate catalog.
Application Deadlines:
- Eight weeks before classes start
- Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.): March 1*
*Next Ed.D. Cohort starts summer semester
See Program Specific Admission Requirements
Online Options
- School District Superintendent: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration
- Pre-K - 12 Principal: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration
- School District Superintendent: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration
- Pre-K - 12 Principal: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration
- Teach for America: Pre-K-12 Principal: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration
Additional Information
The Classroom & Beyond
Scholarship Opportunities
The division offers several generous scholarships to our students. Many of the scholarships have been endowed by friends and family of those who've been a part of the School of Education.
Internship Experience
Our students each complete an internship tailored to their program of study. It provides hands-on field experience to prepare each student for their future education leadership position.
Graduate Assistantships
Qualified students may be able to get financial assistance and additional experience through graduate assistantships. You can apply through the Graduate School for opportunities within the School of Education.