Our comprehensive and thorough programs are tailored to sharpen your skills to lead PK-12 schools or districts. You'll enjoy a practitioner-focused program that prepares you for positions such as principal, superintendent, special education, community education, consultant, and more. Plus you further refine your skills in the areas that most interest you. And, you'll grow as a leader.
You'll develop both deep disciplinary knowledge and advanced professional skills that support successful careers. This is accomplished through formal instruction, professional reflection and discourse, field experiences, and through partnerships with peers, professional organizations, and successful practicing school leaders.
Your instructors are available to answer questions and the University provides online resources and financial assistance to help you succeed. Plus, our faculty will guide you as you begin your career and advance in it.
Our student-focused program delivers an engaging and interactive learning experience that accommodates working professionals. Balance your life and career aspirations with convenient online, blended, evening, weekend or 1-week accelerated courses designed to fit your busy schedule. Our accelerated programs are highly respected and designed to provide support to you every step of the way. Enjoy courses in St. Cloud or Brooklyn Park.
Students come from across the country and around the world. Varied professional backgrounds provide enriching and engaging discussions in which you learn with and from your peers. You grow together and develop life-long friendships. Together you advance your knowledge and improve practices in your field.
Your degree will open many doors. Our students and graduates have successfully launched and advanced their careers in a multitude of positions at schools and district offices.
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The Community Education Administration graduate certificate leads to eligibility for licensure in community education.
The Educational Administration and Leadership Master of Science degree program is a comprehensive and student-centered program tailored to develop foundational skills in PK-12 school leadership.
Educational Administration and Leadership graduate certificate programs leads to eligibility for licensure as PK-12 school principal, superintendent of schools or special education director.
The school business manager graduate certificate program is designed to provide professional development and to advance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of school business managers to lead business operations in Minnesota K-12 school districts.
The Educational Administration and Leadership specialist degree leads to eligibility for licensure as PK-12 school principal, superintendent of schools or special education director.
Enjoy no out of state tuition fees and select your own dissertation research topic as you enhance your skills and knowledge to successfully meet the demands of leadership in education.