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MS - Leadership in Educational Administration

Develop the skills and knowledge to successfully meet the rigors and enjoy the rewards of P–12 leadership, a field where retirements are resulting in a growing need for new practitioners. This online master's Leadership in Educational Administration specialization meets nationally recognized leadership standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). It is also one of very few online programs that is state-approved, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. You will have opportunities to apply theory to real-world situations and develop a professional portfolio that will enable you to demonstrate your master's-level competencies to current and future employers. As part of Capella's Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or school administrators pursuing building leadership or district administrator positions.
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
RequirementsApplicants must be a licensed teacher, have a regionally accredited Bachelor's degree (or its foreign equivalent) and an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent from an international institution.
On Campus RequirementAll doctoral programs, clinically-focused master's programs, and some postmaster's programs require learners to attend academic residencies, either colloquia or the year-in-residence, offered in various locations.
Delivery FormatOnline
Education LevelMaster
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