In addition to completion of classroom course work, master's degree students must engage in a culminating experience that consists of an integrative videotaped presentation to their advisor and selected faculty. The degree requires a total of 33 semester hours. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 on all graduate work attempted. Post Master's Principal License Program Students enrolled in the above programs who want to add the Standard School Administration License for qualifications for a Principal's License must also enroll in the Non-Degree Certification Program which requires completion of 15 to 21 semester hours of graduate work beyond the master's degree. Students specifically interested in a field-based approach to their study are encouraged to apply to the Principal Intern Program to fulfill 12 of these required hours.
All course work is available in a combination of distance education and summer classes.
The Principal Intern Program is designed to prepare leaders for the schools of the twenty-first century. Since 1971, the Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Foundations has prepared outstanding building level leaders for both public and private schools through its Principal Intern Program. Interns, under the guidance of a mentor practicing principal and a University supervisor, complete a minimum of ten hours administrative work weekly throughout the school year, usually in their home school. This is coupled with Saturday seminars and networking with other interns in regional groups. The program is structured to provide an understanding of administrative practices, problems, and issues as well as the development and refinement of leadership skills and competencies.