Educational Administration, M.A.

Educational Administration, M.A. is a Masters program taught at Governors State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Arts in Educational Administration - Principal Leadership is designed for experienced teachers who want to move into administrative roles. Students focus on educational administration and the Principal as an Instructional Leader Endorsement.

Courses are offered in a mix of online asynchronous and online synchronous formats. Two courses are taken per semester, and each course is 7.5 weeks long. The program requires a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) and completion of degree requirements for admission.

Career paths listed for graduates include Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, and Department Chair/Director.

The minimum requirements for admission in Educational Administration, M.A. at Governors State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Governors State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Governors State University as pre-requiste for admission in Educational Administration, M.A..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Candidates must have their Professional Educator License (PEL) and two years of teaching experience. Exceptions may be made if currently in the second year of teaching.

Program Requirements:

• Valid Professional Educator License (PEL)
• 2 years of teaching experience
• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be admitted
• Attain at least a B- in each course

Application Materials:

• Official transcript(s) from all previous college work
• School District Administrator Reference (an automatic email will be sent to this individual)
• Letter of Work Verification (school administrator or HR letter verifying employment and indicating number of years employed)
• Screenshot of your Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Statement of Interest (1-3 paragraphs on why you are pursuing this degree/endorsement)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.govst.edu/academics/programs/educational-administration-principal-leadership-ma

• Principal
• Assistant Principal
• Dean
• Department Chair/Director

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.