Master of Science (MS) in Education

Leadership in Educational Administration Specialization

School of Education

This state-approved master's specialization meets nationally recognized leadership standards, including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). This results-oriented program will prepare you to translate theory into effective school leadership practice, so you can have a profound, positive effect as you move into school administration.

Learn more about other programs for K–12 educators.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon! COST PER 4-CREDIT COURSE: $1,540 COST PER 6-CREDIT COURSE: $2,310 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 48

Core Courses:

• ED5007 - Foundations of Educational Leadership - 6 credits
• ED5500 - Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - 4 credits
• ED5002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Master’s Studies - 4 credits
• ED5501 - Assessment and Improvement of Instruction - 4 credits
• ED5503 - Classroom Management Strategies - 4 credits
• ED5504 - Strategies for Eliminating the Achievement Gap - 4 credits

Specialization Courses:

• ED820 - Principles of Educational Administration - 4 credits
• ED822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions - 4 credits
• ED823 - Education and the Law - 4 credits
• ED853 - Elementary School Administration - 4 credits OR
• ED854 - Secondary School Administration - 4 credits
• ED5006 - Survey of Research Methodology - 4 credits
• ED5900 - Master's Internship in Educational Administration - 6 credits

Prospective Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or profed@ospi.wednet.edu to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

Learners seeking licensure in Arizona after August 2006 must secure a Structured English Immersion Endorsement (SEI). Capella University has entered into a strategic alliance with Rio Salado College regarding coursework for the SEI endorsement. Contact academicadvisement@mail.riosalado.edu to discuss the necessary courses and the application process at Rio Salado College.

Applicants in Kentucky and Wisconsin are advised that the reading and literacy specialization is not pre-approved for specialist endorsement/licensure and should verify home state and local district requirements prior to enrollment. Individuals seeking endorsement must perform a transcript review with their state upon completion of their program.

Admission to the leadership in educational administration specialization requires that learners complete and submit the Capella University School of Education Certification of Teaching Experience.

The post-master's degree certificate and the PhD specialization in leadership in educational administration were approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators in April 2003. In November 2002, the master's, post-master's certificate, and PhD specializations in leadership in educational administration were approved by the Arizona State Board of Education.

Requirements for lane changes, specialist endorsement, and licensing vary by state and school district. Learners should verify home state and local district requirements prior to enrollment.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or profed@ospi.wednet.edu to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

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