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Overview
A snapshot of the ESU online Education Administration Building Level Licensure program
Gain the qualifications you need to rise to positions of leadership within your school or district in the Educational Administration Building Level Licensure online program from Emporia State University. This online educational administration program is ideal for current teachers and educators who already hold a graduate degree and aspire to advance to building level administrator positions.
For faster completion, this online program builds on previous degrees and provides an accelerated route to obtaining licensure by allowing students to potentially utilize more than 9 credit hours from a previous master’s degree and coursework taken beyond seven years (as otherwise limited for degree-seeking students). Students who have prior coursework in educational research, cultural influences, foundations of education, and curriculum leadership can have those courses evaluated for possible waivers, resulting in a program of as few as 15 credit hours.
The Ed Admin Building Level Licensure program provides academic preparation for the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)** and offers a pathway to educational administration and expanded school leadership roles, such as principal or department director. In fact, more than 94% of ESU graduates pass the SLLA exam.
$10,956 Total Tuition
As few as 6 months Duration
33* Credit Hours
Taught online by tenured faculty and experienced practitioners, rigorous educational coursework emphasizes the essential leadership skills needed to effectively run a school building, such as: promoting teacher growth via supervision and evaluation, managing day-to-day school operations, and advocating a strong school culture benefitting all stakeholders, including faculty, supporting staff, parents, and most importantly, students. Practicum and fieldwork experiences are incorporated throughout the courses.
In this educational administration online program, you will:
- Gain the academic preparation you need for building level leadership licensure
- Develop specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field, including: working with others as a member of a team, expressing yourself orally or in writing, and finding and using resources for answering questions and solving problems
- Gain managerial expertise integral to the day-to day practices, methods, and management needed within a school and district organization
- Discuss, analyze, and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view in curriculum, educational research articles and reports, issues, and resources in the field of educational technology
This online building level licensure program prepares you for roles such as:
- Building Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Athletic Director
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Department Director
- Lead Teacher
- District School Administrator Specialist
Note: The state of Kansas requires five years of experience to be eligible for the initial School Leaders License. Currently, Emporia State encourages Kansas applicants with three years of experience to apply to this endorsement program.
Students who are pursuing licensure and choose to change to degree-seeking will be permitted to utilize only 12 hours earned in the licensure status toward a master's degree per Graduate School Policy.
*Students who do not transfer any previously earned credit hours will have a curriculum comprised of 33 credit hours.
**This program prepares candidates for building level licensure based on requirements in the state of Kansas. Candidates are strongly encouraged to check with their state licensing organization to ensure the program meets relevant licensing requirements. State licensing exams are not required for program completion.
[close-]Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
Tuition for the Educational Administration Building Level Licensure online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$332 Per Credit Hour
$996 Per 3 Credit Hour Course
$10,956 Total Tuition
Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
Calendar
See the dates you need to know
The Educational Administration Building Level Licensure program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day of Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2022, Session I | January 19, 2022 | January 5, 2022 | January 8, 2022 | January 11, 2022 | January 17, 2022 | March 8, 2022 |
| Spring 2022, Session II | March 28, 2022 | March 14, 2022 | March 17, 2022 | March 21, 2022 | March 24, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| Summer 2022, Session I | May 16, 2022 | May 02, 2022 | May 05, 2022 | May 09, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | July 01, 2022 |
| Summer 2022, Session II | July 05, 2022 | June 21, 2022 | June 24, 2022 | June 27, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | August 19, 2022 |
Admissions
Learn what you need to know before applying
Your journey begins here! The admission process is the first step toward completing your post-graduate program. Be sure to get familiar with these requirements to enroll in the Educational Administration Building Level Licensure online program. This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Ed Admin Building Level Licensure Online Admission Requirements
- No GRE is required
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher in the last 60 hours of study
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA average of no less than a 3.0
- A completed transfer request form for students who wish to transfer in credit hours toward the Educational Administration Building Level Licensure online program; students may find the transfer request at emporia.edu/gradtransfer
- Current state-issued teaching license (or other relevant professional license such as: school psychologist, school counselor, speech-language pathologist). It is strongly encouraged that students submit a copy of the license by the admissions document deadline and required no later than the first day of class. Students who do not submit a copy by the first day of class could potentially be dropped from all classes. The license can be uploaded to the Graduate Application Portal or emailed to [email protected].
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience is encouraged for Kansas applicants, as 5 years of teaching experience is required by the state of Kansas to be eligible for the administrative license. Applicants are encouraged to check professional experience requirements outlined by their state licensing organizations.
- All online students must complete an ID Verification form. It is strongly encouraged that students complete this form by the admissions document deadline and required no later than the first day of class. This form can be accessed directly through the Graduate Application Portal. Students who do not complete the form by the first day of class could potentially be dropped from all classes.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:
Emporia State UniversityGraduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
Students who have obtained a degree from a foreign university/college must have a transcript evaluation from a recommended external source that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Students will not be allowed to enroll until the evaluation has been received in the Graduate School.
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Take a look at the online educational administration curriculum
The Educational Administration Building Level Licensure online curriculum is comprised of 33 credit hours. However, students have the opportunity to transfer in 9 or more credit hours to minimize their time to completion and total tuition.
EA 811: Supervision and Evaluation
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on criteria for effective instruction, effective supervision techniques that promote teachers' professional growth, and teacher evaluation.
EA 830: School Leadership Theory
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course contains an overview of the research, theory, and practice that relate to a school leader's responsibility to develop and maintain healthy organizations and to create an organizational culture that promotes creativity and performance. Topics include major contemporary theorists, leadership and empowerment, leadership and diversity issues, leadership for change, schools as unique social systems and complex organizations, and issues related to the changing values and attitudes of professionals and the community about schools.
EA 835: Cultural Influences & Educational Practice
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare students to effectively educate students of different cultures, races, and ethnicities as well as differently abled students. Major components include the exploration of personal biases and the methods of overcoming them; the basic principles underlying multicultural education; the development of appropriate strategies for teaching and leading; and other functions of the school and community.
EA 849: Educational Law and Regulations
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
In this course, a detailed study of Kansas school law and regulations will be made as they apply to education. Consideration is given to statutes, court decisions, and case law that affect administrative procedures and patterns.
EA 888: School Systems Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on methods and areas managing today's schools. Particular attention will be given to each distinct subsystem within the school and district organization. Managerial skills that are inherent in day-to-day practices will also be studied.
EA 894: Field Experiences in Educational Administration: Building Level
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Enrollment in this course is concurrent with specified core courses in the educational administration program. Students will be engaged in field projects and experiences associated with the primary areas of content under the supervision of a mentor administrator and a university supervisor. An integral part of the field experiences will place emphasis on application, analysis, and synthesis and will evaluate levels of learning through a variety of activities. Students must be near completion of the EA Building Leadership program and secure department chair approval prior to the course start date.
EA 895: Practicum in Educational Administration: Building Level
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Enrollment in this course is concurrent with specified core courses in the educational administration program. Students will be engaged in field projects and experiences associated with the primary areas of content under the supervision of a mentor administrator and a university supervisor. An integral part of the field experiences will place emphasis on application, analysis, and synthesis and will evaluate levels of learning through a variety of activities. Students must be near completion of the EA Building Leadership program and secure department chair approval prior to the course start date.
ED 810: Supporting Technology Integration for School Leaders
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare school leaders (teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, etc.) for the integration and application of diverse educational technologies into classrooms and schools in ways that reflect a theoretical, research-based, and practical understanding of curriculum development and the effective uses of technology. Course content explores practical ways to integrate technology into both teaching and learning as well as the critical importance of adequate training and professional development for successful integration
ED 820: Curriculum Leadership: Models & Strategies
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Students completing this course will, as current or future educational leaders, explain and work effectively with the design and management of academic programs, grades Pre-K-12. They will interpret past, current, and emerging curriculum initiatives and describe their intended impact on school curricula, teachers, and students. Students will also explain and demonstrate in simulated settings processes for creating, implementing, and managing local academic programs in the context of those reform initiatives. Students will be asked to apply their knowledge in four projects which gauge how students can successfully apply what they have learned in a variety of curriculum-related settings.
ED 833: Beliefs, Values & Issues in Educational Practice
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
In this course, differing values and issues in education are addressed, as are the philosophical, historical, and social forces that create the issues. Students will be challenged to investigate the historical and cultural antecedents of modern education. They will also examine their own belief systems with regard to the institution of education and to the role and function of the teacher and school leader.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is an introductory graduate-level course in research methodology designed to allow the student to function as a knowledgeable and critical consumer of scholarly research in his/her field. The course will also emphasize the use of action research for program improvement.
