Master of Arts in Education Administration

• How to Apply

  Complete the online application. 
  

  Applications should be submitted by the following dates. However, applications will be continued to be reviewed until classes begin as space allows.

  • Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) apply by August 1

  • Fall Semester 2nd 8-weeks apply by October 1

  • Spring Semester (Jan-May) apply by December 1

  • Spring Semester 2nd 8-weeks apply by February 1

  • Summer Semester (May-July) apply by April 1

  • Summer Semester 2nd 8-weeks apply by June 1

  Once you submit your application, a personal portal will be created. Other materials to upload and attach there include:

  • A personal statement (1-3 typed pages) regarding your interest in pursuing a Master degree in Education Administration and career aspirations/goals.

  • Two or more letters of professional recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be from former professors, supervisors, or other professionals familiar with the candidate’s academic, personal, or professional integrity.

  If you have any questions or for more information about the program, please email or call the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences, Dr. Lisa Rice, ricel@moval.edu or 660-631-4648.

• Standards & Indicators

  The program focuses on defining effective school leadership as related to the Missouri Model Leader Standards and Indicators. The standards organize the functions that help define strong school leadership in five areas. These standards represent the high-priority themes that education leaders must address in order to promote the success of every student. The standards address the following roles of a school administrator:

  • Standard 1: Visionary Leadership
    • The Principal as the Visionary Leader develops and implements a vision for the school to guide the learning of all students.
  • Standard 2: Instructional Leadership
    • The Principal as the Instructional Leader ensures a guaranteed and viable curriculum, guarantees effective instruction practice, coordinates the use of effective assessments and promotes professional learning.
  • Standard 3: Managerial Leader
    • The Principal as the Managerial Leader implements the operational system, oversees personnel and ensures the equitable and strategic use of resources.
  • Standard 4: Relational Leader
    • The Principal as the Relational Leader interacts professionally with students, staff, family, and the community.
  • Standard 5: Innovative Leader
    • The Principal as the Innovative Leader continues professional growth, actively engages in reflective practice and applies new knowledge and understanding to drive appropriate change.
• Program Completion

  To complete the program, students must complete at least 36 graduate credits, including the prescribed program requirements, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and no more than 6 hours below a grade of B. Embedded in the course work is the state-required, written assessment. Scoring of the written assessment will be done at the institution level by the faculty of the program.

  Students are required to pass the School District Leadership assessment-Test Code 080 Building Level Administrator in order to obtain certification from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

• Curriculum and Instructional Design

  Course	Description	Credit Hours
  ED501	History of Educational Administration	3
  ED502	Current Issues in Educational Leadership	3
  ED503	School Leadership: The Principalship	3
  ED504	Teacher Evaluation & Instructional Improvement	3
  ED505	Education Finance	3
  ED506	Education Law	3
  ED507	Supervision and Building Management	3
  ED508	Educational Media Relations	3
  ED509	Facilities Analysis and Design	3
  ED510	Design of Effective Curriculum	3
  ED511	Research in Educational Administration	3
  ED512	Internship I (Hours Embedded in courses)	0
  ED513	Internship II	3

• Educational Administration Handbook

  Master of Arts – Education Administration Handbook 2023-2024

Faculty

Dr. Earl Wellborn

Professor, Education

Dr. Lisa Rice

Dean, School of Education & Social Sciences
Associate Professor

Janine Machholz

Assistant Professor, Education