How to Apply
Important: The button below will take you to University Admissions. Use the following advice to correctly identify your interest in this program.
Graduate School Application:
Complete Application to the UMSL Graduate School
As you progress through the application, be certain to select either Elementary or Secondary Administration for select your degree...:
Complete Supplemental Application:
Letters of Recommendation:
May be invited for applicants who do not meet the normal criteria for admission.
Teaching Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ successful PK-12 teaching experience in a school system. This may include experience from another state, and private, public, parochial, independent or charter schools.
Grade Point Average:
The minimum GPA for regular admission is 2.75 in each of the three GPAs. Students with GPAs below 2.75 but above 2.50 are eligible to be admitted on restricted status. In this case, newly admitted graduate students must earn a 3.00 GPA in their first 12 credits of course work to continue study.
Enrolling in Courses:
Enrolling in Courses You must be admitted to the Graduate School before you can register for courses. You can call OASIS to make an appointment with an advisor who will help you register for your first semester (314-516-5937). Thereafter, you will be assigned a faculty advisor and that faculty advisor will assist you for the balance of your program.
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Be more than a leader, be a Change Agent
Transform schools and organizations to get the best from educators and improve learning outcomes for students. Primary areas of focus include: leadership for equity, supervision for instruction, data driven leadership, team leadership, and diagnostic and strategic planning.
The Master of Education in Educational Administration/School Leadership is intended for educators interested who don’t just want to be a leader--they want to be a change-agent. Fulfilling Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements for school principal licensure, this innovative program is based on current research and best practices in leader development. It is designed to prepare highly effective administrators who engage in reflective practice, drive gains in student achievement and development, create equitable and efficacious school cultures, and utilize strategic planning to organize adults and continuously track progress toward goals. Participants are prepared to meet any challenge facing school leaders today.
Students admitted to the program become members of a cohort that begins study in the fall semester. Those who continuously enroll complete the degree in two years. This program consists of 33 credit hours and is rich in field experiences. The second year of the program features a minimum of 300 hours of residency experience as a school leader. Principals in area schools and UMSL faculty members provide mentorship and coaching throughout the program. Residency assessments track progress toward the goal of becoming a highly effective leader.
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC SARA)
To determine if this program meets the reciprocity requirements for like state educational certification programs outside the state of Missouri, follow this link for further contact information and resources.
Marty Woytus & Susan Johnson
p: (314) 516-5930
- Deadline to Apply:
- March 1st
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The M.Ed. in education administration is designed for individuals interested in becoming a school leader. A total of 33 hours are required for graduation. Students will be admitted and will progress through the program in a cohort.
Prerequisites
Teaching Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ successful PK-12 teaching experience in a school system. This may include experience from another state, and private, public, parochial, independent or charter schools.
Grade Point Average: The minimum GPA for regular admission is 2.75 in each of the three GPAs. Students with GPAs below 2.75 but above 2.50 are eligible to be admitted on restricted status. In this case, newly admitted graduate students must earn a 3.00 GPA in their first 12 credits of course work to continue study.
Enrolling in Courses
You must be admitted to the Graduate School before you can register for courses. You can call OASIS to make an appointment with an advisor who will help you register for your first semester (314-516-5937). Thereafter, you will be assigned a faculty advisor and that faculty advisor will assist you for the balance of your program.
Graduation
Students must apply to graduate at the beginning of the semester in which they are to graduate. Submission deadlines may change, but are relatively early in the semester. To apply, you must submit an Application for Graduation (M4) to your advisor.
Certification
Specific certification instructions can be found on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s website . Students should be aware that they must pass the following exams for initial principal certification:
- Missouri Content Assessment – Building Level Administrator
- Missouri School Leader Performance Assessment
The Master of Education in Education Administration with emphasis in School Administration is intended for K-12 teachers interested in a School Leadership Preparation Program. The program partially fulfills Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements for licensure. This program is designed to prepare highly effective administrators who engage in reflective practice, drive gains in student achievement and create a positive school culture.
Students admitted to the program become members of a cohort that begins study in the fall semester. Those who maintain enrollment complete the degree in two years.
This program consists of 33 credit hours. The second year of the program features a 300-clock-hour field experience as a school leader.
Admission
Admission to the Master of Education in Education Administration degree program is competitive. All application materials should be submitted by March 1 for admission in the cohort which will begin the following fall. In order to graduate in two years, students must remain with their cohort.
To apply, potential students must have or complete the following:
- Application - http://umsl.edu/go/Apply-Now. A statement of purpose should included.
- Official transcripts from all universities attended. Successful applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree in education before beginning the master’s program.
- Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale is preferred, however students whose GPA is between 2.75 and 2.99 may be admitted on a restricted basis.
- There are no entrance exams for domestic students. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
- Letters of recommendation may be invited for applicants who do not meet the normal criteria for admission.
- Students must have at least two years of teaching experience.
Degree Requirements
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Students must complete the courses listed in this program or an equivalent, as approved by the program director. Students who have prior graduate credits may be able to transfer 9-12 credits towards this degree. In this matter, it is important to consult with your academic advisor as specific courses are required for certification. Additionally, the courses must have been completed within the specified time requirements outlined by the Graduate School rules.
Patricia Corum, Ed.D.
Scholar in Residence
Dr. Patty Corum is an educational consultant who works with school administrators and teachers on teaching quality, focusing mostly on effective evaluations, observations and meaningful feedback. She has worked in the urban, suburban and rural settings across the State of Missouri. Prior to this, Dr. Corum served almost thirty years in K-12 education as Deputy ...
Vanessa Garry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Vanessa Garry is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the College of Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), St. Louis, Missouri and holds K-12 principal and superintendent certification. She earned her Ph.D. and Ed.S. degrees in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the UMSL. Dr. Garry teaches graduate s...
Thomas Hoerr, Ph.D.
Scholar In Residence
Tom Hoerr led schools for 37 years, taught for eight years, and worked for two years as an intern in the SLPS Division of Evaluation and Research. He has written five books and 140 articles/chapters. His most recent book is The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Students Need. He has presented around the world on multiple i...
Amy Johnston,
Sr. Educational Leadership Coordinator
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