Master’s Degree + School Principal Licensure

Master’s Degree in Educational Studies (EDUCST-MA, EAN) with a specialization in Educational Administration and Principal Licensure 

The curriculum for both the accelerated (refer to bottom of website for program details) and 2-year option is identical.

2-year Licensure Requirements (36 hours)

Foundations Requirement (3 hours)

• ESEADM 7359 Leadership, Inquiry, and Ethics (3)

Multicultural and Human Diversity Requirement (3 hours)

• ESEADM 6360 School Community Relations and Politics (3)

Research Requirement (3 hours)

• ESEADM 6374 Database Decision Making for School Leaders (3)

Required Courses (24 hours)

• ESEADM 6189 Planned Field Experience and Portfolio Development (3)*
• ESEADM 6350 Introduction to Educational Administration (3)
• ESEADM 6356 Legal Aspects of School Administration (3)
• ESEADM 6362 Strategic Human Capital Management for P-12 Administration (3)
• ESEADM 6366 School Finance and Business Administration (3)
• ESEADM 7356 Instructional Leadership and Supervision (3)
• ESEADM 8317 Legal Aspects of Special Education Administration (3)
• ESEADM 8375 Culturally Responsive School Leadership (3)

*Students should complete the assessment(s) in this course that applies to their licensure grades:

• ESEADM 6189.01 Field Experience: PK-6 principal licensure
• ESEADM 6189.02 Field Experience: 4-9 principal licensure
• ESEADM 6189.03 Field Experience: 5-12 principal licensure

Candidates seeking a single grade band must meet the licensure and teaching requirements, complete a minimum of 216 placement hours, and have a qualified mentor for that grade band. To qualify for multiple grade bands, candidates must fulfill the licensure and teaching requirements for each band, complete the necessary placement hours, and have a qualified mentor for each additional grade band.

Elective Courses (choose one, 3 hours)

• ESEADM 7350 School Improvement for Educational Leaders (3)
• ESEADM 8202 Positive Psychology and Educational Administration* (3) 
  • *Preferred Principal Licensure Elective
• ESEADM 8310 Educational Change (3)
• ESEADM 8421 Leading Professional Learning for Educators (3)
  • *Preferred Teacher Leader Endorsement Elective
• ESEPOL 8312 Governance and Control in American Education (3)

Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirement

• Discuss options with your faculty advisor
• Students must enroll in at least three credits during the semester they expect to graduate.
• Students begin their thesis or non-thesis work during their final semester in the program.

Accelerated Licensure Requirements (36 hours)

Students will enroll in 3 or more courses per semester for four semesters, beginning in the Summer of 2027 and finishing in the Summer of 2028.

Minimum hours: 36