MEd: Educational Administration

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School Leadership Preparation

Prerequisites

Teaching Experience: Missouri Teacher Certification and a minimum of 2 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.

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 (MPEA)

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

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.