Southeast Missouri State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA and typically possess a current teaching license or classroom teaching experience. Three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose are generally required.

About This Program

Affordable leadership-focused MA for teachers seeking non-administrative leadership roles.

Career Outcomes

Leadership Theory and Practice; School Planning and Development; Teacher Assessment and Evaluation; Budget and Financial Management; Technology Integration; Data-Driven Decision Making; Instructional Leadership; School Improvement Project; Leadership Capstone; Various leadership electives

• 1. School Principal (Elementary or Secondary)
• 2. Instructional Coach
• 3. Curriculum Director
• 4. Assistant Principal or Director of Instruction

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement evidence-based instructional improvements and curriculum initiatives
• Develop and apply dynamic leadership strategies to drive school and classroom change
• Evaluate teaching effectiveness and provide meaningful feedback to educators
• Lead with ethical awareness and commitment to equity in diverse learning environments

Curriculum Highlights

Leadership theories and practices, school plan development and strategic planning, teacher assessment and evaluation, budgeting and resource management, instructional technology integration, school improvement initiatives, data analysis and program evaluation, Missouri educational leadership domains (visionary, instructional, managerial, relational, innovative)

Top Employers

Common employers include public school districts, charter school networks, educational service cooperatives, and state departments of education.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA and typically possess a current teaching license or classroom teaching experience. Three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose are generally required.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)