Master’s in Educational Administration Curriculum Requirements

Program structure

Coursework

The academic coursework is designed to develop the knowledge base necessary for a career in educational administration.

Internship & Practicum

Students pursuing the building leadership track are required to complete an administrative internship and a final portfolio project developed and submitted during the internship experience.

Program Curriculum

Note: Building Leadership Certificate Only required classes: ELPS 750, ELPS 852, ELPS 752, ELPS 854, SPED 756, ELPS 853, ELPS 755, ELPS 895

Graduate Admission

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited institution or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor’s degree requirements. International applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application process well in advance of the application deadlines in order to ensure adequate time for processing of visa-related paperwork. Meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program.

Application deadlines

Jan. 5

Priority* application deadline (full-time, domestic & international applicants)

May 1

Final application deadline (full-time, domestic & international applicants)

May 1

Summer semester application deadline (part-time, domestic applicants)

July 1

Fall semester application deadline (part-time, domestic applicants)

Dec. 1

Spring application deadline (part-time, domestic applicants)

Admission & Curriculum Resources

The online application is designed to give applicants the ability to submit all supporting documents in one form. We invite you to explore our graduate degree information, review our student resources, and learn more on our knowledgeable faculty and the vibrant community of Lawrence, Kansas.

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Program Faculty

Lena Batt

Assistant Professor

Jennifer Bessolo

Professor of the Practice, Masters of Educational Administration Program Coordinator, Educational Doctorate Program Coordinator for K-12 Administration