Distance Learning
Distance Programs
School Administration
Post-Master's, Non-Degree Licensure
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Delivery:
Internet
Desktop Videoconferencing
On-Campus Requirements:
Yes
Access:
Open to eligible applicants in Indiana
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This program includes all courses required for licensure as a secondary and elementary principal.
Courses provide practical and theoretical knowledge of:
- Leadership
- Effective administrative practices
- School law
- Community and parent relations
- Work as a principal
- School improvement
- Supervision and evaluation
- Curriculum
- Instruction
Case studies, simulations, practitioners, class dialogues and discussion, lecture, research and participation are a few of the ways students learn together during the class sessions. Culminating experiences include a year-long principal internship program and a professional development portfolio.
Distance courses in this program include on-campus components, typically three Saturday sessions per semester. The program can be completed in two semesters (full time); three semesters is the norm. Students have the option of part-time study.
Courses
This program consists of 39 credit hours (listed below).
| One of the following: | |
| CIMT 610 | Research in Education (3 hours) |
| COUN 620 | Foundations of Research (3 hours) |
| EPSY 620 | Foundations of Qualitative and Quantitative Research (3 hours) |
| Plus the following: | |
| CIMT 660 | Curriculum Fundamentals (3 hours) |
| ELAF 605 | Philosophy of Education (3 hours) |
| ELAF 650 | Foundations of Educational Leadership (3 hours) |
| ELAF 655 | Legal Aspects of School Administration (3 hours) |
| ELAF 656 | School and Community: Collaborating for Effective Schools (3 hours) |
| ELAF 681 | The School Principal: Leadership for Changing Schools (3 hours) |
| ELAF 683 | Leadership for Learning: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to Support Improved Student Performance (3 hours) |
| ELAF 758 | Principal Internship (3-6 hours) |
| ELAF 793 | Seminar in Effective Practices for Principals (2-3 hours) |
| EPSY 621 | Development Through the Lifespan (3 hours) |
| Note: ELAF 758 and 793 comprise the 12-semester-hour internship component and are taken concurrently for two semesters. | |
| Culminating Experience: | |
| Development of a portfolio documenting and reflecting students' experiences during the two-semester internship. | |
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Admission Requirements
Individuals must apply and meet minimum requirements for admission to Indiana State University. See Get Started.
In addition, admission to the School Administration Program requires:
- A bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate area from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.50
- A minimum grade point average of 3.25 on all graduate work attempted
- Hold or be eligible for an Indiana teaching license
- The GRE is not required.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Steve Gruenert
Assistant Professor of Education
Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Foundations
1-800-444-GRAD
sgruenert@indstate.edu
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.