Advanced study in Educational Administration provides an opportunity for individuals to prepare for leadership positions in the field of education. Degrees and/or certification are available in Principalship and Superintendent. Included in each course of study is a one-semester supervised internship at an approved public school. All GPA requirements for a master’s degree apply. Admission to the master’s program and certification program requires a 2.8 undergraduate GPA.
In addition to admission to the Graduate College, individuals interested in pursuing certification in Principal or Superintendent must also submit an Application of Admission to Educator Preparation-Professional Class. Applications are available via program coordinator or by contacting the Certification Coordinator located in Rhode Hall 112.
Educational Administration (no certification), M.S.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Semester Credit Hours |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| EDAD 5307 | Advanced School Problems and Public School Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| EDAD 5343 | Managing School Resources, Human Resources, and Public Relations | 3 |
| EDAD 5351 | Administration of Special Programs and Personnel | 3 |
| * | 9 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 30 |
* Students may select these courses from the following approved support fields: EDBL, EDED, EDHL, EDKN, EDIT, EDSL, EDRG, or EDSE.
Educational Administration with Principal Certification, M.S.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Semester Credit Hours |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| EDAD 5307 | Advanced School Problems and Public School Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| EDAD 5342 | Principalship | 3 |
| EDAD 5343 | Managing School Resources, Human Resources, and Public Relations | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| EDAD 5345 | Internship in Sch Admin | 3 |
| EDAD 5380 | Comprehensive Framework for School Leaders | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 30 |
Principal Certification Only
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Semester Credit Hours |
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| EDAD 5342 | Principalship | 3 |
| EDAD 5343 | Managing School Resources, Human Resources, and Public Relations | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| EDAD 5345 | Internship in Sch Admin | 3 |
| EDAD 5380 | Comprehensive Framework for School Leaders | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 |
Superintendent Certification Only
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Semester Credit Hours |
| EDAD 5313 | Sch Admin Public Sch Fin | 3 |
| EDAD 5351 | Administration of Special Programs and Personnel | 3 |
| EDAD 5352 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| EDAD 5384 | Adv Prob in Superintendency | 3 |
| EDAD 5385 | Superintendency Internship | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
