Master of Arts in Educational Administration & Leadership / Pre-K-12 Principal
University of South Dakota

Program Details

With a Principal specialization, the online Master of Arts in Educational Administration will prepare you for licensure in the PreK-12 environment.  This program combines theoretical, experiential and research-based coursework with a field-based internship.  Courses include topics such as:  school law, curriculum leadership and instructional leadership.  If you are seeking to advance your career in education, consider the online MA in Educational Administration with a Principal specialization in PreK-12 from USD.

As licensing requirements vary by state, be sure to check with your Board of Education if you are outside the state of South Dakota.

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Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of South Dakota is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.7 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Intended for professionals working in an educational environment
  • Check your state’s standards if you reside outside of South Dakota