大象视频

Graduate and Adult Learning
Master of Arts Education
PRINCIPAL'S LICENSURE
Master of Arts Education

ONLINE PRINCIPAL'S LICENSE

Earn your Principal Licensure and master鈥檚 degree 100% online with 大象视频 University鈥檚 Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. This 30-credit track is designed for licensed teachers aiming to lead schools in grades P鈥�9 or 4鈥�12, with coursework in leadership, policy, curriculum, and hands-on internship experience that prepares you for building-level leadership. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

  • 30 credit hours total
  • Core leadership and organizational courses (decision-making, communication, systems thinking)
  • Educational leadership courses (ethics, curriculum, assessment)
  • Internship & seminar integrated into school leadership practice
  • Meets requirements for Principal Licensure

CURRICULUM & CLINICAL BREAKDOWN

Courses

Core Courses (6 credits)

  • EDUC 607 Applications of Educational Research (3)
  • MOLP 783: High-Impact Communication

Leadership Courses (15 credits)

  • MOLP 781: Leadership Literacy
  • MOLP 785: Conflict Management
  • MOLP 786: Systems Thinking
  • MOLP 788: Work Teams
  • MOLP 789: Project Management

Education Sequence (9 credits)

  • EDUC 721: Ethical Leadership & Policy Development
  • EDUC 722: Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
  • EDUC 771: Principal Internship Seminar (1)
  • EDUC 772 / 773: Principal Internship (2)

To exit the program: 2 years of teaching experience at the level of certification + a master鈥檚 degree (if not already held).

For a complete listing of MAE requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the 

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A PRINCIPAL鈥橲 LICENSE?

With a Principal Licensure, you鈥檒l be qualified to:

  • Serve as a principal at elementary, middle, or high school levels
  • Step into roles as an assistant principal or building administrator
  • Provide instructional leadership and supervise teaching staff
  • Lead school operations, curriculum, and community engagement
  • Build a pathway toward future superintendent or district-level leadership licensure

CAREER OUTCOMES & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles such as:

  • Principal (grades P鈥�9 or 4鈥�12)
  • Assistant Principal
  • Instructional Leader
  • Building-level Administrator
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Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
大象视频 University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

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