Educational Administration and Leadership (M.S.)
Educational Administration and Leadership (M.S.)
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Educational Administration and Leadership (M.S.)
In the Educational Administration and Leadership graduate program you will develop the skills to analyze and implement sound administrative practices and policies for effective school change and improvement in PK-12 education. You'll take the first step toward obtaining administrative licensure as you enhance your leadership skills and develop research skills for program planning, policy analysis and evaluation.
Program Highlights
- Courses blend online and face-to-face (minimum 50%) learning to accommodate working professionals
- Online learning is synchronous (together, in real time) and asynchronous (time and place are irrelevant)
- Face-to-face learning is offered weekdays, evenings, weekends and summertime in St. Cloud and/or St. Cloud State at Plymouth
- Faculty members are accomplished professionals with experience in the field
- Designed for full-time and part-time students
- Full-time students who take 12 credits per semester fall, spring and summer can finish in one year
- Continue your education with a post-masters certificate and doctoral degree in Educational Administration and Leadership
Program Distinctions
- Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the Minnesota Board of School Administrators.
- Ranked in Top 20 Best Master's in Education Leadership Degrees for 2017.
Student Organizations
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 15/Rolling | May 15/Rolling | July 15/Rolling |
| Spring | November 15/Rolling | September 15/Rolling | November 15/Rolling |
| Summer | May 1/Rolling | February 15/Rolling | May 1/Rolling |
Degree Levels
Licensure
Graduate Certificate
Master
Post-Master
Doctorate
Delivery Options
St. CLoud (on campus)
Online
Synchronous online
St. Cloud State at Plymouth
Evenings/Weekends
Hybrid
Graduate Director
Dr. Jim JohnsonPopular Careers
- PK-12 principal
- Director of special education
- Superintendent of schools
- Director of community education
- Activities/Athletic director
University Facts & Stats
- 60 graduate programs leading to graduate certificates, master’s and doctoral degrees
- More than 200 graduate assistantships awarded per year
- Graduate assistants receive up to a $9,250 stipend per year and tuition reimbursement for up to eight graduate credits per semester.
