Education Specialist in Educational Leadership / K-12 Administration
Mississippi College

Program Details

Become a leader with this online education administration degree. Prepare for a career as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisory Leader, or School Administrator in a K-12 setting. The program focuses on the professional leadership development of aspiring leaders, preparing them to be ethical and innovative school leaders. The curriculum, which integrates a Christian worldview, combines internship experiences with coursework. It is designed to foster problem-solving and theoretical application as you work alongside a practicing school leader who will act as a mentor.  

Courses cover such topics as:

  • Personnel management
  • Legal structures and issues
  • Principles of fiscal management
  • Central office roles and responsibilities

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Mississippi College is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.2 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Occupational License, Interview, Essay/Writing Sample

Additional Info

  • Must hold a master’s level permanent teaching license
  • Requires three or more years of teaching experience (licensed) in an accredited school