Educational Specialist in Building Level Leadership / Principal
Henderson State University

Program Details

The online Educational Specialist Post-Graduate Degree in Building Level Leadership/Principal from Henderson State University prepares graduates for school leadership positions. Through this online program, students gain awareness, skills, and knowledge necessary to be productive leaders in educational settings. Students use a course management system to communicate with professors and colleagues. It is also used to manage assignments.

Courses include, but are not limited to: 

  • School finance and resource management
  • Research for building level educational practitioners
  • Educational law and political systems



Classes are taught by experienced and dedicated professionals. Graduates will be ready to begin new phases of their careers. By obtaining the online postgraduate degree, graduates can move into new leadership roles in schools.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Henderson State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, MAT

Application Requirements

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

Additional Info

  • GRE/MAT waived for applicants with a 3.2 GPA or higher
  • Requires three or more years of teaching experience
  • Meets Arkansas Building Level Leadership licensure requirements. Prospective applicants from other states need to check licensing criteria in their state.