Building Principal - K-12, M.A.Ed.

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.

• ED 609 - Data Literacy & Assessment (3)
• EDL 600 - Visionary Leadership (3)
• EDL 601 - Instructional Leadership (3)
• EDL 602 - School & Community Relations (3)
• EDL 605 - School Law & Ethics (3)
• EDL 606 - Managerial Leadership (3)
• EDL 612 - Restorative Practices in Education (3)
• EDL 626 - Innovative Leadership (3)
• EDL 685 - School Leadership Practicum I (0.5-1)
• EDL 686 - School Leadership Practicum II (0.5-1)
• EDL 695 - Internship-School Leadership (1-2)

• EDL 695 must be taken twice.

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 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate-level coursework. Students with a GPA less than 3.0 or at least 2.75 may 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.

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 one course with “C” grades is allowed; students may retake a class with a grade below a “C” once).

Probationary Status

• 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.

Professional Conduct

Students in the program are expected to conduct themselves as professionals-in-training both inside and outside the virtual classroom. We encourage and expect students to treat others (including classmates and instructors) with sensitivity and dignity. Impairment, incompetence, ethical misconduct, and/or problematic behavior may be identified and addressed in a variety of ways and by a variety of persons, including but not limited to students, faculty, supervisors, clients, and/or members of the community. If student behaviors or attitudes are egregious, he or she may be dismissed immediately. If student behaviors or attitudes are less dire, they will be addressed in a confidential meeting with the student’s faculty advisor and/or Dean of the College of Professional Schools who will make a plan for remediation in an articulated time frame. At the end of the stated period, during which time the students would be placed on probation, he or she could return to Student in Good Standing status, continue on probation, or be dismissed depending upon the ability to successfully complete the corrective action. Students may appeal this process at any time.

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.