Master of School Administration

Program Requirements

Initial Application Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 overall on 4.0 scale or 3.00 on 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of course work, which may include no more than 12 hours of graduate study. GRE or MAT score taken within last 5 years. (The GRE or MAT is not required for students who currently hold a Master’s Degree.)Three letters of recommendation. Hold “A” or “M” teaching license. Written essay outlining applicant’s graduate educational goals and professional objectives. Completion of personal interview and writing exercise.

Specialization: 21 Credits

Internship: 15 Credits

Prerequisites required.

Electives: 6 Credits

Select 6 credit hours of graduate courses with approval of advisor. Departmental electives:

Electives can also be selected from business, arts and sciences or special education.

Other Requirements

Maximum of 6 hours of graduate transfer credits with grade of 3.0 or higher may be accepted. Students complete program within a 2-year period. Students will be required to enroll in 9 semester hours each semester. Students must be available to participate in scheduled enhancement activities. Written Comprehensive Examination is required. Students must be admitted into the MSA program in order to take any of the following MSA courses: EDAM 650 ; EDAM 651 ; EDAM 671 ; EDAM 690 ; and EDAM 691 .