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:
As you progress through the application, use the following screenshot to guide your choices and be certain to select an option for emphasis area:
Complete Supplemental Application:
Prerequisites:
- Teaching Experience: Minimum of two years of 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.
Letters of Recommendation:
May be invited for applicants who do not meet the normal criteria for admission.
You must be admitted to the Graduate School before you may register for courses. You may call the Office of Advising 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 certification, 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 & Kristel Schlemper
p: (314) 516-5937
- Deadline to Apply:
- July 1st
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Culture, Citizenship, Service: Graduate Student Develops School Leadership Philosophy During Year-long ResidencyPrerequisites
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
| ED ADM 6205 | Legal Contexts of Education | 3 |
| ED ADM 6701 | Leadership for Equity | 3 |
| ED ADM 6702 | Supervision in Education Organizations | 3 |
| ED ADM 6704 | Data-Driven Instruction and Team Leadership I | 3 |
| ED ADM 6705 | School Culture I | 3 |
| ED ADM 6712 | Management of Organizational Systems | 3 |
| ED ADM 6714 | K-12 School Administration | 3 |
| ED ADM 6901 | K-12 School Principal Clinical Experience | 3 |
| ED ADM 6902 | School Principal Clinical Experience: Supplemental | 3 |
| TCH ED 6411 | Curriculum Leadership in Education | 3 |
| ED PSY 6445 | Character Education And Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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 ...
Vanessa Garry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Professor of Educator Preparation and Leadership in the COE at the UMSL, St. Louis, Missouri, has K-12 principal and superintendent certification. She received her Ph.D. and Ed.S. degrees in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the UMSL. Dr. Garry teaches graduate students DDDM, leadership for equity, school law, ...
Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D.
Superintendent Fellow
Dr. Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley has served as superintendent of The School District of University City since July 2016. She was previously the assistant superintendent for human resources and leadership development for the Ritenour. She is a native of St. Louis and grew up in north city. She is a graduate of Lafayette High School and has an undergr...
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 Principal As Chief Empathy Officer: Creating A Culture Where Everyone Grows. He has presented around th...
Timothy Pecoraro, Ph.D.
Superintendent Fellow
Dr. Tim Pecoraro was named superintendent of Pattonville School District in 2018. He has served on several statewide committees related to assessment and MSIP. He is currently on the executive board of the Missouri Assessment Partnership (MOAP). He arrived in Pattonville in 2001, when he was named principal of Briar Crest Elementary School. He was ...
James Shuls, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
James V. Shuls earned his Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Arkansas. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including: Phi Delta Kappan, Social Science Quarterly, The Rural Educator, Educational Policy, Education Economics, and the Journal of School Choice: Internationa...
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