The Master's Degree in Educational Administration with a concentration in P-12 Administration leading to a Type 75 Certificate (General Administrative–Principal) is designed for practicing school professionals, such as teachers, counselors, psychologists, who demonstrate leadership potential and have sufficient experience (4 years full-time experience in P-12 setting) to contribute to the program and the field. Certification for the General Administrative Endorsement may be obtained within the P-12 Master's program or as a post-master's certificate-only program if one already has a master's degree. Individuals who have a standard certificate, a record of being able to help all students succeed, and have had leadership roles are welcome to apply.
The Master's of Science in Education degree requires 39 credit hours of coursework. Courses are offered nights and weekends to accommodate schedules of full-time educational professionals. Some online options exist for select courses.
Learn more about graduate school at Illinois State University.
A master's degree graduate with the P-12 concentration will have developed the ability to approach challenges and opportunities in schools using multiple perspectives and leadership skills in order to:
Admission to the programs in EAF is competitive. The Department has a rolling admissions policy and considers admission three times a year. Learn about the application process.
Tuition and fees for the program are determined each year by the University. These costs exclude textbook or software requirements for courses.
Financial assistance is available through scholarships, graduate assistantships, and tuition waivers. Learn about financial aid opportunities.
A student seeking a Master's degree and Type 75 Certification will earn an Master of Science in Education degree. Because of the Type 75 Certification requirements, the plan of study has little room for student choice due to accreditation requirements. Read about changes in the certification process.
Courses are required to be taken in a specified sequence. Contact the program advisor to develop a plan of study. Find when the following courses will be offered and their syllabi:
Total: 39 credit hours
Graduate Catalog
Download the Graduate Catalog (pdf) to learn more about program requirements, course descriptions, and prerequisites.
To successfully complete Educational Administration and Foundations courses, students in all programs are expected to have frequent and convenient access to a computer and Internet resources. Illinois State University students can take advantage of special hardware and software pricing as well as installation support at ISU TechZone. Review the computer and technology requirements for EAF students.
Application for graduate-level certification is processed by the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center's Office of Clinical Experiences and Certification Processes. Individuals planning to pursue coursework for a certificate should first complete the steps listed in Part 1.
For more information about the master's program, please contact the program advisor for an appointment:
Larry Lowe
340D DeGarmo Hall
(309) 438-3948
List are faculty who specialize in educational administration. There are several other faculty in EAF who are involved in the P-12 Administration concentration in teaching, scholarship, or professional service roles as well as professionals having adjunct, part-time relationships.
