Building Principal M.S. in Educational Administration and Endorsement Programs

This program offers a tremendous amount of flexibility as classes can be taken in 4, 8, or 16 week semesters.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
AEP 803	Educational Research	3
AEP 858	Data Design and Analysis 2	3
AEP 867	Instructional Design and Assessment	3
AEP 800	Innovative Technology Integration	3
AEP 880	Human Dynamics in Education	3
EDL 850	School Law, Ethics, and Policy 2	3
EDL 851	Supervision and Development of School Personnel 2	3
EDL 852	Administration Foundations & School Improvement 3	3
EDL 854	Building Operations, Finance & Resource Management 2	3
EDL 856	School and Community Engagement 3	3
EDL 859	Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Systems	3
EDL 979	Practicum in Education: District Leader	3
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination
Total Hours		36

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Fall (Aug-Dec), Spring (Jan-Mar) or (Mar-May), Summer (June-July).

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Fall (Aug-Oct) or (Oct-Dec), Spring (Jan-Mar) or (Mar-May), Summer (June) or (July).

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Fall (Aug-Oct) or (Oct-Dec); Spring (Dec-Jan Intersession), (Jan-Mar) or (Mar-May); Summer (June) or (July).

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Fall (Aug-Dec), Spring (Jan-May), Summer (June-July).

 Interested in earning your building principle endorsement but not sure you want the MS? See our non-degree coursework only option.

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
EDL 850	School Law, Ethics, and Policy	3
EDL 851	Supervision and Development of School Personnel	3
EDL 852	Administration Foundations & School Improvement	3
	Hours	9
Spring
EDL 853	Special Education for Building Administrators	3
EDL 854	Building Operations, Finance & Resource Management	3
EDL 855	Ethics and Professional Norms for Building Administrators	3
	Hours	9
Second Year
Fall
EDL 856	School and Community Engagement	3
EDL 858	Educational Issues	3
EDL 959	Advanced Curriculum Development and Evaluation	3
	Hours	9
Spring
EDL 979	Practicum in Education: District Leader	3
AEP 880	Human Dynamics in Education	3
AEP 803	Educational Research	3
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	36

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