Track options: Choose an emphasis area
Where do you want to go in your career?
Focus your degree on a specialized area of education: elementary or secondary.
Middle school certification is included in K-8 certification.
Why earn a master's degree in educational administration from Missouri State?
- Join the top tier of decision-makers – Be a leader and contribute to effective educational policies and practices. Advance into a rewarding career field.
- Keep your education within reach – Get a quality learning experience through one of the most affordable programs in the area.
- Connect with industry professionals – Your professors are experienced in building-level school administration in rural and urban school settings.
- Gain essential credentials – Earn your building-level certification to become a K-12 principal. This will fulfill standards set by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Degree options
Meet your degree requirements and earn your degree on a timeline that suits you.
Prep for the workplace
For this degree, you'll need your K-12 building-level (principal) certification.
One great way to meet this requirement is through internship experiences.
Careers and outcomes
Most of our alums go on to become principals in K-12 schools.
Job outlook
Salaries and job availability vary depending on the state/region you live.
$103,460
20,800
Want to be a superintendent?
The Specialist in Education, Educational Administration-Superintendent program is designed for aspiring school superintendents.
You will gain initial district-level certification to serve as a superintendent in Missouri schools after completing the program and passing the required DESE assessment for certification.
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