MS Master of Science in Education Leadership in Education Administration specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 46

Core Courses

20 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

8 quarter credits

School Leadership Emphasis Courses

18 quarter credits

Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learner's responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states. Where applicable, teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether a program may qualify for salary advancement. For more information on licensure, visit our licensure page.

Admission to the MS Leadership in Educational Administration specialization requires learners to complete and submit the Teaching Experience Verification Form.

Learners seeking licensure in Arizona must secure a Structured English Immersion endorsement (SEI). Capella University has an alliance with Rio Salado College regarding course work for the SEI endorsement. Learners needing this endorsement should contact Academic Advisement to discuss the necessary courses and the application process at Rio Salado College.

The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners requires graduates to first earn an Arizona license prior to applying for an Iowa license or endorsement. Capella assists learners seeking an Iowa license with understanding the Arizona requirements and contacting state educator licensing offices. An Iowa resident seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Education Examiners must contact that Board for licensure requirements in Iowa. See the education licensure site for contact information.

Kansas residents are advised that state regulations require a special review process for state licensure. Graduates of this master's specialization need to be granted an administrator license in Arizona first, and then apply for a Kansas license through a review by the licensure committee. This review process cannot guarantee a license will be issued.

This specialization has not been reviewed or approved by Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania residents will have to apply and meet requirements for certification as out-of-state candidates.

Transfer Credits

There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.

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Concentrations

If you have elective courses in your specialization, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree. Concentrations available for this specialization include:

• School Leadership

To learn more, call 1.866.933.5842 or email an enrollment counselor.