Overview

Guide Students Through Their Most Formative Years

Grow upon your past knowledge and skills and prepare for your future in an administrative position in a Pre-K–12 setting. By specializing in Pre-Kindergarten - 12 Principal program from University of South Dakota, you will become a reflective leader and skilled educator whose practices and decisions draw upon the best available theory, research and experiential wisdom. Our program is a great fit for students seeking an alternative route to an Ed.D. degree without the need for licensure. Reflective decision-making engages administrators in cycles of thought and action based upon theoretical, ethical and professional knowledge. Work with expert professors who offer mentorship as you design an individualized plan of study that emphasizes the administrative context and meanings that are most important to you.

Become a forward-thinking leader with marketable skills in primary and secondary education with a Pre-K–12 principal specialization at USD.

Practical Internship Experiences

This program includes an administrative internship designed to prepare you for assuming the role of a school administrator through practical field-based experience. It will enable you to develop and put into practice real-world experiences that focus on a career as a Pre-K12 principal.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Leadership
Principal and Equity Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Curriculum Leadership
Special Education Law for School Administrators
School Law
School Community Relations
Leading School Improvement
Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Application Deadline: Three weeks before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Teaching Early Childhood Education View 446 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official Proof of English Proficiency
Official Transcripts - One official transcript (in English or with translation) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an institution with regional accreditation and previous graduate credit and degrees must accompany an application.
Official Admission Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
You will need to submit a resume with your application.
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Tuition Fee

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International

12768 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12768 USD per year during 12 months.
National

12768 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12768 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7118 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Vermillion

1024 - 1781 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Pre-Kindergarten - 12 Principal.

Available Scholarships

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