Master of Education, Educational Leadership/Principalship, M.E. Locations  

Purpose

The Master of Education with an area of emphasis in educational administration is designed for educators desiring to work as a building-level administrator in a school setting. Completion of Park’s 30 credit hour program earns a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership/Principalship. Certification as a principal is earned by the additional passing of current DESE state assessments. The program is offered in an 8-week online format. Full-time enrollment is one course per 8-week term. Full time enrollment during the academic year and one or two courses for two summers allows completion in two calendar years.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a valid state teaching certificate (applicant must provide copy of certificate). Note: This must be completed before the completion of the first three credit hours
2. School employment as a teacher is required in order to fulfill 300 hours of administrative field experience in the school setting.
3. Students seeking Educational Leadership/Principalship must have three years’ teaching experience by the time they apply for state certification. DESE requires a Missouri state teaching certificate in order to apply for principal certification.
4. Minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
5. Advanced candidates with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
6. A felony background check and FBI fingerprint check must be completed and clearance received for admission.