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Dec 11, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Building Principal - K-12, M.A.Ed.
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The 30-credit hour Master of Arts in Education degree in Building Principal K-12 will prepare aspiring administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage today’s complex school building environments. Courses are taught by professional administrators, with an emphasis on real-world experiences. This program combines the practical and instructional knowledge to manage the day-to-day systems, as well as an exploration of Restorative Relationship theories to create a positive school environment. This approach prepares building principals to address student and staff issues in an inclusive and productive manner creating a learning environment that serves all students.
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Building Principal Requirements (30 credit hours)
Additional requirements for the certification include a Missouri certificate of license to teach, three years classroom teaching experience, and completion of a Psychology of the Exceptional Child course.
School of Education Master’s Program Policies
Admissions Requirements
The admission requirements for graduate programs in the School of Education can be found on the Admissions page. Students must also meet the following:
- Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate-level coursework. Students with a GPA less than 2.75 or at least 2.50 will be admitted provisionally. Students admitted provisionally to the program must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine credits in their program of study.
- The admissions committee will consider all applications to evaluate any additional prerequisite courses needed.
- Submit official transcript/s of the bachelor’s degree as well as any graduate-level coursework.
Student Status within the Graduate Program
Student in Good Standing
- Has successfully met all entrance requirements.
- Has maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 or better with no grade below “C” (only two courses with “C” grades are allowed; students may retake a class with a grade below a “C” once).
Probationary Status
- If the student is missing the statistics course requirement, the student must take a stats course within the first two semesters in the program.
- A student may change status from “Student in Good Standing” to “Student on Probation” if any of the following criteria are met: overall GPA falls below 3.0 or student receives a grade of “C” or lower in any course.
- Students on probation due to GPA have six credit hours to return their GPA to 3.0 or above to regain “Good Standing”. Failure to raise the GPA may lead to dismissal from the program.
Outcomes
Graduates of this program will:
- Understand how to develop, implement, and share the vision for the school in a way that is inclusive of all stakeholders, including the diverse needs of students and staff.
- Understand how to develop a positive and collaborative culture among staff, students, and community members that is fair, ethical, and models the principles of restorative relationships.
- Understand how to use data and research-based practices to lead staff in developing and implementing a comprehensive learning plan that includes: instruction, assessment, data, and feedback to ensure learning for all students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to create a safe and effective learning environment through the successful and ethical management of building resources, processes, and policies.
- Understands the need for reflection and professional growth in order to be an innovative leader who can successfully manage change and navigate the larger social and political context.
Assessment
Signature Assessments will be in each course along with data collected from instructors, site supervisors, and mentors for all fieldwork. A final portfolio will be assessed in the final Internship course. Two DESE assessments are required for licensure.
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