Overview

What Will I Learn?

You will learn:

Skills necessary to be an effective school administrator
Strategies to support the diverse needs of students, families and staff
Communication techniques to address contemporary school leadership challenges
Research strategies necessary for contemporary educational leadership

Coursework is a blend of theory and practical experiences to develop effective leadership, knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Supervision and evaluation

Curriculum, instruction and assessment

School law

Finance

Research

Technology

Diversity in education

Educational leadership preparation

What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?

The Educational Leadership, includes Principal Certification program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is designed for students who are full-time educators. Courses are offered on weeknights and weekends to accommodate your schedule. There is a blend of face-to-face meetings and online work. All of the courses are taught by former administrators in the field of educational leadership. You will get to know your professors, who are able to mentor you toward potential career options. The program can be completed in two and a half years or less.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Assessment and Instructional PK-12 for Diverse Student Populations

The Role of Supervision in Promoting Student Achievement

Advanced Leadership and the School Principal PK-12

School Finance and Student Learning

Legal and Ethical Issues that Impact on Student Learning

Selected Topics in Educational Leadership and Policy

General School Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Shippensburg, United States

Disciplines

Education Management Studies Educational Leadership View 649 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
One official transcript from every college and university attended, except from Shippensburg University; Graduate Admissions will access and upload all Shippensburg University (SU) transcripts.

In addition to the application and transcript(s), Educational Leadership applicants must submit:

Recommendations: Two (2) recommendations required for master's program

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13932 USD per year during 30 months.
National

13932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13932 USD per year during 30 months.
In-State

9288 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9288 USD per year during 30 months.

Living costs for Shippensburg

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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