Educational Specialist in Educational Administration (pK-12)
Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations (ELPF)Three different Ed.S. Degree Programs Offered: Beginning Principal, Advanced Principal, or Superintendency
Description
The Ed.S. degree with emphasis in educational administration prepares teachers for specialization in school leadership and administration. The program also provides an opportunity for practicing administrators to enhance their professional skills and to connect with other practitioners from the metropolitan area and region. Students in the program gain a broad understanding across the professional field, the acquisition of in-depth knowledge in at least one specialized field in educational administration, and integrative experiences demonstrating the application of theory to practice.
The program of study will align with the candidate's professional goals. Although not essential to the completion of the degree, the Master of Arts may be earned approximately halfway into the program.
Application Procedures*:
- Complete the online UMKC Graduate Application
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended to the UMKC Admissions Office (admit@umkc.edu)
- Complete the PK-12 Education Administration Application Packet Cover Sheet (See Resources)
- Provide three professional or academic letters of reference on official letterhead. At least one letter must be from a direct supervisor.
- Provide a written statement of purpose outlining your rationale for application to the program and learning goals
- Provide a copy of your teaching license/certification. Copies of administrative certification is also required for the Online Superintendent Ed.S. Program
- Provide a copy of your current professional resume, showing at least 2 years of certified teaching experience
All other supplemental application materials should be sent to the ELPF Division Office:
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. *Applicants who do not meet all of the full admission requirements may be conditionally admitted to the program with the requirement that all conditional terms be met prior to the end of their first semester in the program.
Eligibility Requirements for Beginning Principal:
Beginning principalship certification enables an individual to serve as a building administrator or building principal. A candidate must:
- Possess a Bachelor's and Master's degree
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average of at least 2.75
- Must hold current compatible teaching license/certificate if seeking administrative certification
- Have at least two years of certified teaching experience
Eligibility Requirements for Advanced Principal:
Advanced principalship certification enables an individual to serve as a building administrator, building principal or another building-level or district-level position. A candidate must:
- Possess a Bachelor's degree
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average of at least 2.75
- Hold a Master’s degree in PK-12 Educational Administration or related educational field
- Hold a permanent or professional elementary, secondary, middle school, or K-12 subject area teaching certificate
- Have at least two years of certified teaching experience
- Have completed at least two years of approved teaching experience at the appropriate level
- Have completed a course in psychology/education of the exceptional child (EDSP 407 or TE 404)
Eligibility Requirements for Online Superintendency:
For eligibility requirements specific to the online Superintendency Ed.S., please visit our program web page here.