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Educational Administration - Master of Science in Education

Master of Science in Education — Educational Administration

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SBU's Master of Science in Educational Administration, a 38-hour degree program leading to initial K-12 principal certification. This master degree program will broaden your knowledge and strengthen your skills for building-level leadership roles in today's complex educational environment.

Developed in accordance with certification requirements established by the Missouri Board of Education, the Educational Administration program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Upon successful completion of this program and a state test, you will receive certification as a building-level administrator.

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The SBU Advantage

Learn from faculty who are highly qualified educators with experience as teachers, principals and superintendents. In addition to their roles as faculty members, many also serve on state and national education boards
Benefit from an engaging and relevant curriculum with an emphasis on practical application. Learn in our classroom one night and apply it in your classroom the next day
Fit classes into your busy schedule through our convenient online and hybrid offerings that are scheduled with the time-constrained demands of the working educator in mind

Faith Integration

SBU's Education graduate degree programs have been intentionally designed to model how the Christian faith shapes expertise, practice and experiences in professional educational settings. To assist students in developing as transformative agents in today's schools, our programs provide a foundation to become both scholars and practitioners — a synthesis of academic knowledge, practical skills and servant leadership. We desire that our students, while working toward a graduate degree in education, become true servant leaders who are able to integrate their faith into their practice to make a difference in today's society.

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Michael Arnold, Professor

Dr. Benny Fong, Assistant Professor

Dr. Joseph Sartorius, Associate Professor

Dr. Nancy Colbaugh, Assistant Professor

Dr. Pamela Hedgpeth, Associate Professor

Dr. Duane Widhalm, Assistant Professor

Dr. Tammy Condren, Assistant Professor

Dr. Kevin Patterson, Chair of Graduate Studies in Education

As an administrator, some of my best educators were graduates of SBU and I am glad to be a part of a quality program at SBU.

Dr. Tammy Condren, Assistant Professor of Graduate Education

MSE in Educational Administration Course Rotation

year 1

Fall Semester

EAD 6001	Technology for School Administrators	1
EAD 6002	Foundations of Educational Administration	2
EDU 5083	Educational Research	3
Total hours		6

Spring Semester

EAD 6083	Essentials in School Law, Finance and Buildings	3
EAD 6093	Administration of Special Programs	3
Total hours		6

Summer

EAD 6014	School Curriculum for Administrators	4
EAD 6024	School Administration	4
Total hours		8

year 2

Fall Semester

EAD 6053	School Supervision	3
EAD 6062	Internship I (arranged)	2
Total hours		5

Spring Semester

EAD 6113	Administrative Communication, Innovations and Management	3
EAD 6143	Educational Organizations, Leadership and Change	3
EAD 6072	Internship II (arranged)	2
Total hours		8

Summer

EDU 5033	Learners and the Learning Process	3
EAD 6132	Capstone Experience	2
Total hours		5

This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog for your final degree requirements and consult with your advisor to develop an official plan of study. Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without advanced notice or obligation. You are responsible for understanding and completing all degree, departmental and graduation requirements.

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MSE in Educational Administration Plan