Initial certification, School Principal
30-33 credit hours
Master of Arts in School Administration 30 credit hours
Prerequisite 3 credit hours
The Lindenwood University school principal preparation program is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (http://dese.mo.gov/). The College of Education and Human Services is also a member in good standing of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (www.teac.org/).
The Master of Arts in School Administration meets the needs of those students seeking initial certification as a school principal. The program stresses reflective leadership to foster effective schools. Skills taught prepare students to assume leadership roles in instruction, management, supervision, and problem solving in a creative and effective manner. To be admitted into the Master of Arts in School Administration program, all students must complete the university admissions process, complete an interview and meet the following criteria:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a GPA below a 3.0 may have their files reviewed by the director of admissions and the College of Education and Human Services.
- Complete the required graduate coursework, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of EDU 34100 or EDU 54100 - Education of the Exceptional Child , or equivalent.
To receive the initial principal administration certificate in Missouri, students must
- Hold a valid professional initial teaching certificate.
- Have had three years’ teaching experience.
Note: In Missouri, school counselor certificates, speech-language pathologist certificates, etc. are not considered initial teacher certificates.
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