Overview

The Educational Administration M.S.E. at the University of Kansas provides a comprehensive foundation for educators seeking to transition into influential leadership roles within school communities. This professional programme is designed to multiply a teacher's impact by equipping them with the skills to manage entire school environments, from curriculum standards to institutional values. Students can choose between a licensure track for aspiring principals and a non-licensure track for broader educational advocacy.

Why Educational Administration at the University of Kansas?

The University of Kansas offers a unique learning environment through Jayhawkville, an innovative virtual school district simulation. This platform allows students to apply leadership theories to real-world data and demographics across 30 simulated schools. The programme is taught by a distinguished faculty of active practitioners, including current superintendents and former principals, ensuring that the coursework remains relevant to the challenges of 21st-century education. Additionally, the curriculum is accredited under NCATE/CAEP standards, reflecting a commitment to high academic quality and rigorous professional preparation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 20712 per year
National fee: USD 20712 per year
Local fee: USD 8806 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 33 credit hours delivered in focused eight-week modules. Students engage with core administrative subjects and practical clinical experiences. Modules may include:

Principalship
Education Law
Human Resources Management
Data-Driven Leadership
Education in American Society
Students in Society
School Resources Management
Staff Evaluation and Development
Special Education Leadership

Careers with Educational Administration

Graduates are prepared for a variety of high-impact leadership positions within the K-12 sector and beyond. Those completing the licensure track often pursue roles as building-level principals, assistant principals, or department heads. The programme also opens pathways to district-level administration and student services coordination. For those on the non-licensure track, career opportunities include roles as educational consultants, policy analysts, and directors of non-profit education initiatives. The skills gained in organisational management and staff development are also highly applicable to corporate training and government advisory positions.

Accreditation

Nationally-accredited Program - The KU School of Education is accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards through the CAEP Accreditation System.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data-driven Leadership

Understanding Research in Education

Education in American Society

Human Resource Management

Staff Evaluation and Development
Instructional Strategies and Models

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application form
Official transcripts of completed degree(s) from accredited universities*
Application fee
Personal statement showing a clear understanding of how the degree will fit into the applicant’s career plans
Letters of recommendation from qualified individuals1 from an immediate supervisor
2 from someone in a leadership position, such as a principal, grade level chair or instructional coach
Current resume or CV
Proof of English proficiency (for non-native English-speaking applicants)

Tuition Fees

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20712 USD / year

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20712 USD / year

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8806 USD / year

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