DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education in Educational Administration in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The educational administration master's program equips students for leadership roles including principals, vice principals, and district administrators. You'll enhance your expertise in organizational dynamics, educational leadership at various levels, along with staff supervision and assessment. This 36-credit principal certification curriculum emphasizes the competencies needed to earn a principal endorsement on a Professional Educator License (PEL), qualifying graduates for principal, assistant principal, or comparable leadership positions. The program aims to develop forward-thinking leaders capable of creating and maintaining learning environments that use student performance data to foster ongoing school enhancement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt,
Applicants must possess and provide evidence of the following in order to be considered for admission:
A preferred minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00.
For teachers, a valid and current Illinois professional educator license (PEL) (i.e., early childhood, elementary, middle level, secondary, special K-12, or special preschool-age 21) and data providing evidence of two years of student growth and learning within the last five years. For school support personnel, a valid and current Illinois professional educator license (PEL) (i.e., school support personnel) and a minimum of two years of related experience in an educational setting.
Successful completion of any state-mandated tests.
Submission of a portfolio that presents evidence of a candidate's achievements during his or her educational experience (see Requirements).
A nomination letter from the superintendent in the district where they will be completing their internship.
A prospective internship mentor commitment letter.
Successful completion of LEEA 500 and LEEA 501 with a grade of B- or higher.
Selection through an in-person interview with at least two full-time NIU faculty members.
Successful completion of a written response to a scenario.
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Minimum undergraduate gpa- 2.75
Applicants must possess and provide evidence of the following in order to be considered for admission:
A preferred minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00.
For teachers, a valid and current Illinois professional educator license (PEL) (i.e., early childhood, elementary, middle level, secondary, special K-12, or special preschool-age 21) and data providing evidence of two years of student growth and learning within the last five years. For school support personnel, a valid and current Illinois professional educator license (PEL) (i.e., school support personnel) and a minimum of two years of related experience in an educational setting.
Successful completion of any state-mandated tests.
Submission of a portfolio that presents evidence of a candidate's achievements during his or her educational experience (see Requirements).
A nomination letter from the superintendent in the district where they will be completing their internship.
A prospective internship mentor commitment letter.
Successful completion of LEEA 500 and LEEA 501 with a grade of B- or higher.
Selection through an in-person interview with at least two full-time NIU faculty members.
Successful completion of a written response to a scenario.
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Minimum undergraduate gpa- 2.75
Tuition
USD
18,180