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PK-12 Administration
Cultivating school leaders to change the future.
Prepare for an administrative position in a PK-12 setting.
Degrees
Curriculum Director: M.A., Ed.S. and Ed.D.
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 and leadership as well as specific preparation that may be unique to the field curriculum administration.
- Curriculum Director (M.A.) Curriculum
- Curriculum Director (Ed.S.) Curriculum
- Curriculum Director (Ed.D.) Curriculum
Director of Special Education: Ed.S. and Ed.D.
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: M.A., Ed.S. and Ed.D.
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 and leadership as well as specific preparation that may be unique to the field of PK-12 school administration.
- Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal (M.A.) Curriculum
- Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal (Ed.S.) Curriculum
- Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal (Ed.D.) Curriculum
School District Superintendent: M.A., Ed.S., and Ed.D.
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 and leadership as well as specific preparation that may be unique to the field of the school district superintendent.
Admission Requirements
For more detailed admission requirements, please refer to Educational Leadership in the current graduate catalog. Additional requirements exist for international applicants. For more information, visit International Admission Requirements.
Application Deadlines
- Eight weeks before classes start
- Ed.D.: March 1
*Next Ed.D. Cohort starts summer semester
Online Options
- Pre-K - 12 Principal: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration and Leadership
- School District Superintendent: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration and Leadership
- Pre-K - 12 Principal: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration and Leadership
- Teach for America: Pre-K-12 Principal: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration and Leadership
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.