Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership in Principalship
Arkansas State University

Program Details

Designed to develop school system leaders, A-State offers the Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership in Principalship. This online education administration graduate program provides a general education as well as specific professional competencies in this area.

The advanced program, led by esteemed faculty, provides additional training beyond a master’s degree. The curriculum arose from recommendations from accrediting associations and professional organizations.

The online education administration education specialist degree includes performance-based activities in P-12 settings through an internship. Graduates assume leadership roles such as:

  • Directors
  • Principals
  • Assistant principals

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Arkansas State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.2 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Requires two years of experience as a certified teacher in an educational institution, and must hold a current state-issued teaching license

Restricted States

Illinois, Iowa