Career Certification

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Be certified to oversee schools

Make sure to complete your degree with the state-designated criteria and credentials.

Qualify as a principal

To earn your master's degree in educational administration, you'll need to be certified in building-level administration.

Earn your certification by completing: 1) the Educational Administration: Administration and Supervision (ELAS) test and 2) the Missouri Professors of Educational Administration (MPEA) assessment.
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Want to be a superintendent?

You can increase your impact on education by overseeing entire school districts.

Earn a district-level certificate or specialist degree in educational administration.

Resources and support

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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