Overview

The Lindenwood University's School Administration - principal preparation program is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The College of Education and Human Services is also a member in good standing of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.

The program stresses reflective leadership to foster effective schools. To receive the initial principal administration certificate in Missouri, you must hold a valid professional initial teaching certificate and have had two years of teaching experience.

Career

Skills taught prepare you to assume leadership roles in instruction, management, supervision, and problem solving in a creative and effective manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education of the Exceptional Child
Education Administration
Instructional and Curriculum Leadership in Culturally Responsive Schools
Relational Leadership and Community Outreach in Diverse Societies
Visionary and Innovative Leadership
Initial K-12 Field Experience and Data-Based Decision-Making
Culminating K-12 Field Experience
Educational Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-33

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a GPA below a 3.0 may have their files reviewed by the director of admissions and the College of Education and Human Services.
Complete the required graduate coursework, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Completion of EDU 34100 or EDU 54100 Education of the Exceptional Child, or equivalent.

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Lindenwood requires ONE of the following tests for graduate admission consideration:

TOEFL – Minimum Score 81
IELTS – Minimum Score 6.5
Duolingo – Minimum Score 105

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Work experience

To receive the initial principal administration certificate in Missouri, students must

Hold a valid professional initial teaching certificate.
Have had three years’ teaching experience.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17520 USD / year

≈ 17520 USD / year
Out-of-State

17520 USD / year

≈ 17520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17520 USD / year

≈ 17520 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 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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Credits

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