Gain the knowledge, research tools and collaboration skills needed by today’s school leaders.
Using state and national leadership standards, this master’s degree is designed to prepare and mentor future elementary and secondary educational leaders with the practical skills, knowledge, and internship experiences to become effective leaders in rural, city, and suburban schools.
This program is ideal for prospective students holding a teaching or counseling certificate who wish to advance into school administration. Career-changers from fields outside of education that are interested in school administration may wish to explore Drexel's Master of Science in the Science of Instruction program (MSSI). The MSSI program can be configured to allow you to work towards both teacher and principal certification at the same time. State certification as a school principal requires five years expereince as a certified teacher or counselor.
Note - We no longer offer the stand alone 24-credit Principal's Certificate Program due to a change in legislation that prepares school leaders to meet the PA Department of Educational Guidelines for addressing the PA Leadership Standards for School Leaders. The Principal's certification can only be acquired through the MS in Educational Administration: Collaborative Leadership.
Key Program Features:
- Innovative – A pioneering curriculum based on the latest research in instructional leadership.
- Quality – Courses developed and co-taught by the nationally recognized faculty of Drexel University’s School of Education and school leader practitioners as well as business leaders, school law practitioners and public relations experts.
- Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
- Networking - Join our lifelong learning community of school leaders as you move from an intern to a new leader to an experienced leader that mentors others.
- Online format that offers convenience, state/regional/national and international collaboration and participation.
- Convenient – Within a week-to-week format, participants complete coursework online when their schedule permits.
Interested in learning more?
View the curriculum for our Master's in Educational Administration.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all four terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.
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