Educational Administration - Principal Leadership, M.A.

Earn Your Master's Degree in Educational Administration

Your experience as a PK-22 educator has already prepared you to mold lives; take the next step by obtaining skills to transform the next generation.

CEHD's Master of Arts in Educational Administration - Principal Leadership prepares experienced teachers to step into administrative roles where knowledge, practice, and skills create real growth and impact in schools and the community.

Candidates must have their Professional Educator License (PEL) and two years of teaching experience. Exceptions may be made if currently in the second year of teaching.

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Degree/Certifications Earned

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration
Principal as an Instructional Leader Endorsement

Career Paths

Many doors will open for you once you earn your M.A. in Educational Administration. Here are just some of the potential careers you can pursue:

Principal
Assistant Principal
Dean
Department Chair/Director

What You'll Study

Our academic catalog has detailed information about what you'll study, like courses, hours needed for completion, and other requirements.

Courses are offered in a mix of online asynchronous and online synchronous formats. Two courses are taken per semester; each course is 7.5 weeks long.

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Program Requirements

Valid Professional Educator License (PEL)
2 years of teaching experience
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be admitted
Attain at least a B- in each course

Application Materials

Official transcript(s) from all previous college work
School District Administrator Reference (an automatic email will be sent to this individual)
Letter of Work Verification (school administrator or HR letter verifying employment and indicating number of years employed)
Screenshot of your Professional Educator License (PEL)
Statement of Interest (1-3 paragraphs on why you are pursuing this degree/endorsement)