Overview

In the Leadership and Administration (Online) from Northern State University you will gain a deeper understanding of leadership and learning theories, organizational behavior within schools, instructional leadership, and the role of building principals. Prepare to make a difference in the future of education!

A Prominent Principal Preparation Program

Northern State University's Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Leadership and Administration offers a P-12 principal preparation program that meets the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) Standards, which address the most critical knowledge and skill areas for beginning building-level educational leaders and provide a framework for understanding how to best prepare, support, and evaluate educational leaders in their efforts to help every child grow.

The MSEd in Leadership and Administration is available entirely online, and courses are designed to meet rigorous standards while offering meaningful, practical application of critical skills needed to lead today's schools. The faculty are experienced, knowledgeable, relevant, and connected, which has helped shape Northern's program into a prominent principal preparation program in the state and region. Northern faculty who teach online are trained and certified for online teaching through the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Law

Data Driven Decision Making

School and Community Partnerships

Organizational Behavior for Student Development

Inclusive Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate Studies Application

$36.00 (non-refundable) application fee

Two letters of Recommendation

One letter verifying at least three years of teaching experience

Official undergraduate transcript showing your degree awarded

2.75 GPA from an accredited institution

Verified teaching certification

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7986 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7986 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7986 USD / year

≈ 7986 USD / year

Funding

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A Prominent Principal Preparation Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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