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Master of Educational Administration
- University Park, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
A master's for experienced teachers moving into school administration, Delivered online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain learning and teaching principles relevant to Educational Administration (Principal Leadership). Develop reflective planning
- Assessment literacy
- Communication
- And inclusive practice appropriate to the level.
Career outcomes
- Principal
- Assistant principal
- Dean
- Department chair or director
Curriculum
- Leadership preparation leading to the Principal as an Instructional Leader endorsement
- Online synchronous and asynchronous courses
- Two courses per semester
- Each 7.5 weeks long
- Supported by a statement of interest and school-district references at application.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: NACES/AICE evaluation)
- Good standing at last institution
- Programme-specific requirements and materials per catalog
- English test (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in each section
- Or PTE 53 per section)
- Financial statement for F-1/J-1.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: four or more years after grade 12 or equivalent, NACES/AICE evaluation), Programme-specific requirements, Two recommendation letters for many programmes, GRE only if the programme requires it (SAT/ACT/GMAT ).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
- PTE Academic 53 in each section
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Support Evidence.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines for your programme. Apply online and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Send official transcripts
- With a NACES evaluation for non-US study
- Plus programme-specific materials
- English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the admission decision letter. After admission
- The Office of International Services issues the I-20 or DS-2019
- Then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,672 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Development |
| Department | Department of Educational Administration (Principal Leadership) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,672 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,976 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section), PTE Academic 53 in each section.