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The online Educational Administration Specialist degree is a fully online, part-time degree catered toward people who want to improve their educational leadership skills or move into the field of education. This graduate program allows professionals who have a degree in a specialization other than teacher to segue into a teaching leadership role without having to start their education from scratch.

With a predominately synchronous class structure, this program will prepare students to develop abilities to become effective administrators and leaders in education.

The online Educational Administration Specialist degree from The University of Southern Mississippi is nationally accredited through the Educational Leadership Constituent Council.

For educators looking to making an impact at the collegiate level, check out our online Higher Education doctorate program.

 

 

Your Future

Check out some of the jobs our graduates landed after earning this degree:
  • Principal
  • Assistant Principal
  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Superintendent
  • Assistant Superintendent
  • Program Director

Fall 1

Course Credits
Education Research: Interpretation and Applications
3 hrs.
Contextual Dimensions of the Principalship
3 hrs.

Spring 1

Course Credits
Introduction to Educational Leadership
3 hrs.
Instructional Leadership - Supervision and Professional Development
3 hrs.

Summer 1

Course Credits
School Community Relations
3 hrs.
Developing and Managing Human Resources
3 hrs.

Fall 1

Course Credits
Principal as Resource Manager
3 hrs.
Practicum in Educational Administration
3 hrs.
Practicum in Supervision
3 hrs.

Spring 2

Course Credits
Legal Considerations for School Leadership
3 hrs.
Introduction to Educational Statistics
3 hrs.

Summer 2

Course Credits
Media Skills for Successful School-Community Relations
3 hrs.
Assessing Student Outcomes
3 hrs.

Additional Note

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Licensure requirements and approval are determined by each state’s licensing board.  For general information about professional licensure, please review the Online Programs & Professional Licensure Page. If you have professional licensing questions regarding licensure relative to one of our online programs, please read our Professional Licensure Disclosure and then fill out the Professional Licensure Inquiry Form. If you have other questions regarding licensure, please email professional licensure.

The online Educational Administration Specialist degree may be completed in two years over six semesters.

You will need a USM application, resume, letter of interest, official transcripts, GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation.

The prospective student must complete the Graduate School admission application online and pay the application fee at http://apps.usm.edu/graduate-school/grad-school-apps/.

No, there is no out-of-state tuition associated with the online program.

Yes, the online Education Administration Specialist degree program is delivered 100% online.

If you still have questions, please visit our FAQ page, or take a moment to fill out our form at the bottom of the screen, and we will reach out to you!

Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria

  1. GPA of 3.0 or higher on last 60 hours of undergraduate work
  2. GRE – Verbal, Quantitative, Writing official scores within past 5 years
  3. Current résumé (must document successful teaching experience; must include a copy of certification/licensure in education field; three years of teaching required to be eligible for licensure as an administrator in MS.)
  4. Letter of Interest (should include statements regarding the applicant’s beliefs about teaching and leadership as well as statements about professional goals)
  5. Three letters of recommendation from professionals who are familiar with the student’s academic experience and/or ability and can address applicant’s readiness for graduate study
  6. Interview

Supplementary material may be submitted at the student’s discretion or may be requested by the admissions committee.

Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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