Overview

With successful completion of the appropriate licensure exam, ECU's School Administration, MSA degree may lead to license in the areas of administration (North Carolina principal license 012, class P) and supervision (North Carolina curriculum instructional specialist level I license 113, class S).

ECU Advantage

For more than a century, East Carolina University has delivered the highest level of preparation to future educators. We understand the vital role they play in shaping the future of our state and nation. That’s why East Carolina produces more educators than any other school in the state.

That’s also the reason the ECU College of Education has taken steps to offer a variety of programs that will ensure the quality of educators graduating from ECU. On-campus preparation programs emphasize extensive clinical field experiences and technology integration. Distance education and alternative-licensure programs offer convenient ways for East Carolina to reach out and educate talented professionals looking to become the newest educators in North Carolina and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Law and Ethics
School Finance and Business Management
Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
Human Resource Management in Schools
School-Community Relations
Educational Research and Evaluation
Leadership for Diverse Learners
Leading School Improvement
Internship in School Administration.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

A current, valid teaching license or eligibility for licensure

A minimum of two years of successful teaching experience

Three letters of recommendation

A personal statement describing your goals and reasons for pursuing this program

Resume/CV

Evidence of leadership or supervisory experience

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21779 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21779 USD / year

≈ 21779 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7973 USD / year

≈ 7973 USD / year

Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Overview

ECU Advantage

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greenville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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