Master of Education in Educational Leadership / Principal K-12
Northern Arizona University

Program Details

You can qualify as a K-12 school principal with the Master of Education in Educational Leadership / Principal K-12 from NAU. This online education administration master’s degree provides a specialized curriculum for those seeking principalship positions on Indian reservations.

Besides studying educational research, instructional planning, and personnel administration, your online education administration coursework covers such topics as supervision of instruction, school funding, and critical issues in education administration.

This online program incorporates new courses to address concerns surrounding the high turnover rate of principals in tribal school settings. The new classes cover such cultural topics as:

Role of education in tribal-nation building

Tribal leadership beliefs

Managing tribal language and culture programs

Issues of social justice, inequality, and equity from a tribal perspective

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northern Arizona University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License

Additional Info

  • A teaching certificate (standard or provisional) is required.
  • Meets Arizona endorsement standards. Non-residents will need to check with their state.