Overview

You’ll enjoy small classes, innovative approaches and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Personal mentoring through active approaches and an internship make this a master’s degree that truly creates sought-after leaders.The Education - Elementary, Middle, Secondary Certification program’s cohort plan, consisting of 12 to 20 students who advance through classes together, builds a network of trusted colleagues as you proceed through the program. This 18-credit program takes one year to complete (prior to the EdD) by meeting just one night a week.

A field-based internship required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from Maryville University takes place in both a summer semester as well as selected, planned experiences throughout the year. Maryville University partners with a number of school districts to arrange internship opportunities.

Career prospects

Across the country, school leadership continues to be extolled as the key to student success and the value of schools. Successful completion of this program allows you to pursue many levels of school leadership, both within and outside classrooms and in school and district offices. From the principal track of studies, you are prepared for the state principal licensure exam required in for a Missouri licensure. Once you’ve successfully completed the exam, you can be an elementary, middle, or secondary school principal or assistant principal.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum and Instruction Methods
Assessment and Evaluation in the Classroom
Child/Adolescent Development
Classroom Management and Diversity
Student Teaching / Field Practicum
Special Instructional Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission.
Must have a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average with a conferred degree from an accredited university
Official transcripts from all current and previously attended accredited universities
No conditional acceptance will be allowed into any School of Education (SOE) graduate program. Conditional is defined as students not meeting the admission criteria indicated by the SOE.
The Master’s in Educational Leadership program leading to Principal certification requires a minimum of two successful years completed of full-time classroom teaching. This requirement is also applicable for admission into the Principal Bridge to the EdD in Educational Leadership program.

Tuition Fees

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14850 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14850 USD / year

≈ 14850 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14850 USD / year

≈ 14850 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

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