MA/MS in Educational Administration and Supervision

The master's program in educational leadership serves teachers and aspiring administrators who want a degree in educational administration. Higher credentials in the same field prepare candidates for roles such as principal, supervisor or superintendent, and the doctorates stress advanced research. The MA totals 34 credits and typically takes three years. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for fall, summer and spring. The program is nationally accredited for teacher education and also endorsed nationally by a leadership standards council. The department also awards a graduate certificate, an education specialist degree and two doctorates in the same subject, so students can step up through levels. Those who finish the university's own master's need fewer credits for the doctorates. Admission calls for recommendations, a resume and a statement of purpose describing goals.