Advanced Educ. Leadership, MA

Advance your career in educational leadership.

DEGREE:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

LOCATION:

Online

TIME REQUIRED:

33 Credit Hours

Course Requirements

What You’ll Learn

You’ll be equipped with the skills to assume leadership roles in educational settings from schools to school districts and beyond. Plan your program for preparation in teaching, administration, student personnel or developmental studies.

Choose from the following certifications:

Director of Pupil Personnel
Principal
Supervisor of Instruction

What You Can Do with an Advanced Educational Leadership Degree

You’ll not only be prepared to be a leader in education settings, but you’ll also be equipped with the skills and knowledge to move into administration, curriculum development, training and more. You will learn in-demand skills like speaking, writing, working with others, thinking critically, and being professional. You can also decide to continue your education in graduate school.

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Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of Educational Programs
Director of Educational Technology
Director of Student Services
Education Consultant
Education Policy Analyst
Education Program Manager
College or University Administrator
School Principal
School Superintendent

Ashland Independent School System
Fayette County Public Schools (KY)
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky Department of Education
KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System)
University of Kentucky

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Admission

You must be admitted for graduate study at MSU.

Additional Requirements

General admission to graduate study (for criteria, refer to "Admission to Graduate Study").
Resume or vita (3-page maximum) documenting professional/leadership or education technology, instructional design, and training experience.
A written statement providing documentation of the candidate's skills and understanding in the following areas:
- ability to improve student achievement;
- leadership; and
- advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
A Rank II. A Rank III is allowed for individuals to seek the master's degree and school principal certification only (all other admission requirements must be met).
A valid teaching certificate with the completion of at least three (3) years of full-time, documented teaching experience in a public or nonpublic school that meets the state performance standards as established in KRS 156.160 or which has been accredited by a regional or national accrediting association.
Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA on all previous graduate work completed.