Master of Arts in Educational Administration (P-12 Administration)
Urban Leadership and Policy Studies in Education (ULAPSIE)
Description
The MA with a focus in PreK-12 Educational Administration prepares individuals for leadership positions in 21st Century schools. Students begin the program with a cohort and take courses together, working with faculty and school leaders from the metropolitan area to develop leadership competencies through individual and group project work. In addition to required coursework, candidates develop skills through field experiences, action research, individual study, and the practice of inquiry. Students will be expected to prepare for educational leadership through deepening :
- Development of skills necessary to exercise visionary leadership in a variety of environments with students from diverse backgrounds
- Organizational management & school improvement planning
- Interpersonal/intergroup communication & relationships
- Parental involvement & community collaboration
- Missouri’s leadership competencies & technological proficiency
- Democratic schooling & constructivist leadership
- Guiding professional development & personal reflection and renewal
- Instructional leadership & growth in student achievement
It is expected that students will tailor their elective coursework, as well as their culminating practicum experience, to the building level at which they currently hold teaching credentials. Upon completion of the program, graduates will complete the ETS School Leadership Licensure Assessment, which is required for certification as a building administrator in both Missouri and Kansas.
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average of at least 2.75
- Completion of a course in psychology or education of the exceptional child
- Must hold a current teaching license/certificate
- At least one year of certified teaching experience
Application Procedures
- Complete UMKC graduate application
- Submit the following to the Urban Leadership and Policy Studies in Education Office:
- Statement of purpose regarding past, present and future career goals (500 words or less)
- A minimum of three professional or academic letters of reference
- Copy of teaching license/certificate
- Resume showing at least one year of certified teaching experience
- The admissions process is competitive and satisfaction of the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance. Candidates are selected after careful review of their complete application package by department faculty, and with consideration of the adequacy of department resources.