• Offering Campuses
• Overview
• Program Learning Outcomes
• Admission Requirements
• Graduation Requirements

Offering Campuses

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Argosy University, Chicago; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Schaumburg; Argosy University, Twin Cities

Campus-Specific Requirements

• Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program—Argosy University, Chicago; Argosy University, Schaumburg
• Educational Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program—Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
• Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program—Argosy University, Phoenix
• Education Specialist in Iniitial Educational Administration Degree Program—Argosy University, Salt Lake City
• Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program—Argosy University, Twin Cities

Overview

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The purpose of Argosy University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Initial Educational Administration degree program is designed to prepare individuals to serve as school  principals and/or building- level administrators. The program is designed for practicing educators who have already completed a graduate level program from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution, and seeking administrative licensure at the initial or K-12 level.

Program Learning Outcomes

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The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards

Standard 1: At the building level, an education leader promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders.

Functions

A. Collaboratively develop and implement a shared vision and mission
B. Collect and use data to identify goals, assess organizational effectiveness, and promote organizational learning
C. Create and implement plans to achieve goals
D. Promote continuous and sustainable improvement
E. Monitor and evaluate progress and revise plans

Standard 2: At the building level, an education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

Functions

A. Nurture and sustain a culture of collaboration, trust, learning, and high expectations
B. Create a comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curricular program
C. Create a personalized and motivating learning environment for students
D. Supervise instruction
E. Develop assessment and accountability systems to monitor student progress
F. Develop the instructional and leadership capacity of staff
G. Maximize time spent on quality instruction
H. Promote the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning
I. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the instructional program

Standard 3: At the building level, an education leader promotes the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

Functions
A. Monitor and evaluate the management and operational systems
B. Obtain, allocate, align, and efficiently utilize human, fiscal, and technological resources
C. Promote and protect the welfare and safety of students and staff
D. Develop the capacity for distributed leadership
E. Ensure teacher and organizational time is focused to support quality instruction and student learning

Standard 4: At the building level, an education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

Functions

A. Collect and analyze data and information pertinent to the educational environment
B. Promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the community’s diverse cultural, social, and intellectual resources
C. Build and sustain positive relationships with families and caregivers
D. Build and sustain productive relationships with community partners

Standard 5: At the building level, an education leader promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

Functions
A. Ensure a system of accountability for every student’s academic and social success
B. Model principles of self-awareness, reflective practice, transparency, and ethical behavior
C. Safeguard the values of democracy, equity, and diversity
D. Consider and evaluate the potential moral and legal consequences of decision-making
E. Promote social justice and ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of schooling

Standard 6: At the building level, an education leader promotes the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

Functions
A. Advocate for children, families, and caregivers
B. Act to influence local, district, state, and national decisions affecting student learning
C. Assess, analyze, and anticipate emerging trends and initiatives in order to adapt leadership strategies

Admission Requirements

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See campus-specific program description for details. 

Graduation Requirements

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See campus-specific program description for details.

 

Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program–Argosy University, Chicago; Argosy University, Schaumburg

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• Program Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Illinois Principal Certification
• Program Requirements

Program Overview

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The purpose of Argosy University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Initial Educational Administration degree program is to prepare individuals to serve as school principals and/or building- level administrators. The program is designed for practicing educators who have already completed a graduate level program from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution, and seeking administrative licensure at the initial or K-12 level.

Note

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This program is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and only meets the certification requirements for the State of Illinois. If students want to work in any other State it is their  responsibility to investigate the other State’s criteria about the reciprocity of the State of Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate.

 Note

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There are limits to the number of online courses students may take and remain eligible for certification by the State of Illinois. When considering taking courses online students must seek guidance from the program chair or academic advisor to avoid jeopardizing their  eligibility to obtain Type 75 General Administrative Certification.

Admission Requirements

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• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to the master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
• A minimum of 3 years of full‐time teaching in an Illinois-approved school. If teaching experience is from another state, applicant must submit formal verification that the school was a state‐approved school
• Argosy University Professional Education Unit recommendation
• Interview with the program Admissions Committee
• Evidence of a criminal background check
• A valid education certificate
• Evidence of passage of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills
• A Writing Sample submitted with the program application

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
• Personal goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (two from a source familiar with the student’s academic abilities and one from a current school or district administrator)
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
   

Graduation Requirements

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To qualify for graduation, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of 30 credit hours that includes
  • 24 credit hours of core courses
  • 3 credit hours of elective courses
  • 3 credit hours of practicum (E8383 and E8384)
• Passage of the dispositional assessment
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of B‐ or better on all coursework
• Completion of all requirements within 7 years
• Passage of the Illinois Type 75 certification exam
• Completion of Petition to Graduate
• Passage of the Comprehensive Exam
• Completed Petition to Graduate Form submitted to campus administration

Illinois Principal Certification Requirements

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Graduation from this program does not guarantee certification. To qualify for certification, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of all program requirements, including practicum
• Presentation of evidence of passage of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills.
• Passage of the Illinois Administrator Certification Exam.

Note

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program leads to the State of Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate. All other programs offered through the Argosy University, Chicago and Argosy University, Schaumburg College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification,licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University-Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.
 

 Program Requirements

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 30 semester credit hours distributed as follows: Core Course requirements, 24 credit hours; Elective Requirements, 3 credit hours;  Practicum requirements, 3 credit hours.

 

Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program—Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area

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• Program Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• California Principal Certification Requirements
• Program Requirements

Program Overview

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The purpose of Argosy University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Initial Educational Administration degree program is to prepare individuals to serve as school administrators. The program is designed for practicing educators who have already completed a master’s degree program from a regionally accredited institution and seeking administrative credentialing. Based on state requirements, students may be required to complete additional experiences or coursework.

Note

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This program is approved by the California Commission on Teaching Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and only meets the certification requirements for the State of California. Students who want to work in any other State are responsible to investigate the other State’s criteria about the reciprocity of the California Commission on Teaching Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.

Admission Requirements

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• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to the master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time successful teaching experience or experience in P-12 schools as a salaried certified employee (If teaching experience is from another state, applicant must submit form verification that the school was state approved.)
• Evidence of valid educational certificate
• Evidence of a criminal background or fingerprint check
• The principal at the school where the aspirant is employed must sign a Memorandum of Understanding that the potential candidate will be permitted to perform most of the 240-hour practicum at that site.
• Interview with Program Admissions Committee and recommendation for admittance
• A Writing Sample submitted with the program application

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
• Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (two from a source familiar with the student’s academic abilities and one from a current school or district administrator)
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended

Graduation Requirements

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A student is eligible for graduation from the EdS in Initial Educational  Administration degree program when the following requirements are met:

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study (a minimum of 30 credit hours) that includes
  • 27 credit hours of coursework
  • 3 credit hours of practicum (E 8383  and E 8384 )
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0), and a grade of “B-” or better in all required courses
• Passage of the dispositional assessment
• Passage of the Comprehensive Examination
• Completion of all requirements within seven years of matriculation in program
• Completed Petition to Graduate Form submitted to campus administration

California Principal Certification Requirements

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Graduation from the EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program does not guarantee certification. To qualify for certification, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of all program requirements, including the Administrative Practicum and Dispositional Assessment
• Minimum of three years of full-time successful teaching experience or experience in P-12 schools as a certified salaried employee
• Passage of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE)
• Satisfaction of the California Basic Skills Requirement

Note

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program leads to the California Commission on Teaching Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. All other programs offered through the Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Diego; and Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any other State in the United States.

Program Requirements

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 30 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core  requirements, 27credit hours; practicum requirements, 3 credit hours.

 

Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program–Argosy University, Phoenix

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• Program Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Arizona Principal Certification Requirements
• Program Requirements

Program Overview

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The purpose of Argosy University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Initial Educational Administration degree program is to prepare individuals to serve as school principals and/or building- level administrators. The program is designed for practicing educators who have already completed a graduate level program from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution, and seeking administrative licensure at the initial or K-12 level.

Note

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This program is approved by the State of Arizona Department of Education and only meets the certification requirements for the State of Arizona. If students want to work in any other State it is their responsibility to investigate the other State’s criteria about the reciprocity of the Arizona Department of Education Principal Certificate.

Note

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There are limits to the number of online courses students may take and remain eligible for certification by the State of Arizona. When considering taking courses online students must seek guidance from the program chair or their academic advisor to avoid jeopardizing their eligibility to obtain an Arizona Department of Education Principal Certificate.

Admission Requirements

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• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to the master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
• Photocopy of valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (plastic) issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• A minimum of three years of verified full time teaching experience in grades Prekindergarten-12. If teaching experience is from another state, applicant must submit formal verification that the school was a state-approved school
• Verfication of state approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) training†
• Interview with Program Admissions Committee and recommendation for admittance
• A Writing Sample submitted with the program application

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
• Personal goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (two from a source familiar with the student’s academic abilities and one from a current school or district administrator)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended

Note

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† Students who have not successfully completed the Structured English Immersion certification prior to enrolling in the EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program will need to meet this requirement in order to complete the program.

Graduation Requirements

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To qualify for graduation, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of all program requirements, including

24 credit hours of core course requirements
3 credit hours of elective course requirements
3 credit hours of practicum

• Completed Petition to Graduate Form submitted to campus administration

Arizona Principal Certification Requirements*

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Graduation from the EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program does not guarantee certification. To qualify for certification, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of all program requirements, including E8383 School Administrative Practicum I and E8384 School Administrative Practicum II
• Verification of Arizona approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) training†
• Passage of United States Constitution and Arizona state constitution examinations
• Passage of the Principal portion of the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA)

Note

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* The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program leads to Arizona Department of Education Principal Certificate. All other programs offered through the Argosy University, Phoenix College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University-Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

Note

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† Students who have not successfully completed the Structured English Immersion certification prior to enrolling in the EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program will need to meet this requirement in order to complete the program. 

Program Requirements

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 30 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 24 credit hours;  elective requirements, 3 credit hours; practicum requirements, 3 credit hours. 

 

Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program–Argosy University, Salt Lake City

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• Program Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Utah Initial Principal Licensure
• Program Requirements

Program Overview

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The purpose of Argosy University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Initial Educational Administration degree program is to prepare individuals to serve as school principals and/or building- level administrators. The program is designed for practicing educators who have already completed a graduate level program from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution, and seeking administrative licensure at the initial or K-12 level.

 Note

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program is approved by the Utah State Board of Education and only meets the licensure requirements for the State of Utah. If students want to work in any other State it is their responsibility to investigate the other State’s criteria about the reciprocity of the State of Utah State Board of Education Initial Principal Licensure.

Note

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There are limits to the number of online courses students may take and remain eligible for licensure by the State of Utah. When considering taking courses online students must seek guidance from the program chair or academic advisor to avoid jeopardizing their eligibility to obtain the State of Utah State Board of Education Initial Principal Licensure.
 

 Admission Requirements

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• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to the master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
• Utah Professional Educator Level 2 license
• Three years of successful education experience within a five-year period in a Utah public or accredited private school
• At least 21 years of age as required by Utah State Board of Education requirements.
• Evidence of cleared background/fingerprint check
• Interview with Program Admissions Committee and recommendation for admittance
• A Writing Sample submitted with the program application

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
• Personal goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (two from a source familiar with the student’s academic abilities and one from a current school or district administrator)
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended

Graduation Requirements

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To qualify for graduation, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of 36 credit hours that includes
  • 27 credit hours of core courses
  • 3 credit hours of elective courses
  • 6 credit hours of practicum (E8383 and E8384)
• Satisfactory rating on the dispositional assessments during practicum
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of B‐ or better on all coursework
• Passage of Praxis 0411 prior to program completion
• Completion of all requirements within 7 years
• A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration

Utah Initial Principal Licensure

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Graduation from this program does not guarantee licensure. To qualify for licensure, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of all program requirements, including School Administrative Practicum/Internship I (E 8383 ) and School Administrative Practicum/Internship II (E 8384 )
• Passage of Praxis 0411
• Satisfactory rating on the dispositional assessments during practicum
• Appropriate application and supporting documents presented to the Utah State Board of Education
   

 Note

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program leads to the Utah State Board of Education Initial Principal Licensure. All other programs offered through the Argosy University, Salt Lake City College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University- Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides

Program Requirements

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 36 semester credit hours distributed as follows: Core Course requirements, 27 credit hours; Elective Requirements, 3 credit hours; Practicum requirements, 6 credit hours.

 

 

Education Specialist in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program–Argosy University, Twin Cities

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• Program Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Minnesota Principal Certification Requirements
• Program Requirements

Program Overview

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The purpose of Argosy University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Initial Educational Administration degree program is to prepare individuals to serve as school principals and/or building- level administrators. The program is designed for practicing educators who have already completed a graduate level program from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution, and seeking administrative licensure at the initial or K-12 level. 

Note

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This program is approved by the State of Minnesota Board of Teaching and only meets the certification requirements for the State of Minnesota. If students want to work in any other State it is their responsibility to investigate the other State’s criteria about the reciprocity of the Minnesota Board of Teaching Principal Certificate.

Note

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There are limits to the number of online courses students may take and remain eligible for certification by the State of Minnesota. When considering taking courses online, students must seek guidance from the program chair or their academic advisor to avoid jeopardizing their eligibility to obtain a Minnesota Board of Teaching Principal Certificate

Admission Requirements

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• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in work leading to the master’s degree and in any subsequent graduate study
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
• A classroom teaching license issued by the Minnesota Board of Teaching
• A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience
• Interview with Program Admissions Committee and recommendation for admittance
• Interview with Program Chair
• A Writing Sample submitted with the program application
• Photocopy of valid Criminal Background Check

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
• Personal goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (two from a source familiar with the student’s academic abilities and one from a current school or district administrator)
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended

Graduation Requirements

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To qualify for graduation, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of 30 credit hours that includes

24 credit hours of core courses
6 credit hours of practicum (E 8383  and E 8384 )

• Completed Petition to Graduate Form submitted to campus administration

Minnesota Principal Certification Requirements

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Graduation from the EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program does not guarantee certification. To qualify for certification, the following conditions must be met:

• Successful completion of all program requirements, including E 8383  School Administrative Practicum/Internship I and E 8384  School Administrative Practicum/Internship II
• Successful defense of the Portfolio

Note

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program leads to the Minnesota Board of Teaching Principal Certificate. All other programs offered through the Argosy University, Twin Cities College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University-Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

Program Requirements

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The EdS in Initial Educational Administration degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 30 semester credit hours distributed as follows: Core Course requirements, 24 credit hours; Practicum requirements, 6 credit hours.