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M.S.Ed. Educational Administration w/ Principal Licensure online
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Program Overview
Discover YSU's master's in Educational Administration online program
The Master of Science in Education – Educational Administration online program is ideal for students who are interested in working in K-12 administration in public, private or charter schools. In this 100 percent online education program, you will gain the legal, financial, data, and personnel management knowledge you need to meet the daily challenges of school administration, as well as the instructional leadership skills required to improve student outcomes.
This M.S.Ed. program is on top of the newest demands facing leaders such as trauma, poverty, opioid crisis, ethical behavior, etc. and meets the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards. This educational leadership program includes an online principal licensure option that gives students an in-depth look into current issues affecting education as you discover ways to improve collaboration with students, parents, colleagues and the community to ensure the best learning environment for all.
Through a combination of coursework and practical application, including clinicals, prepare for a broad range of leadership roles. For students who meet eligibility requirements, additional coursework leading to Ohio principal licensure is available.
The educator preparation programs at Youngstown State University meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, contact CAEP by mail at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 or by phone at 202-223-0077.
Have questions or need more information about our online programs?
In this Educational Administration program, you will learn to:
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a school mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and to cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive school culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and school personnel in order to strengthen student learning, support school improvement and advocate for the needs of school and community
- Improve management, communication, technology, school-level governance, and operation systems to develop and improve data-informed and equitable school resource plans and to apply laws, policies and regulations
- Build the school’s professional capacity, engage staff in the development of a collaborative professional culture and improve systems of staff supervision, evaluation, support and professional learning
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real school building settings
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a school mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and to cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive school culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and school personnel in order to strengthen student learning, support school improvement and advocate for the needs of school and community
- Improve management, communication, technology, school-level governance, and operation systems to develop and improve data-informed and equitable school resource plans and to apply laws, policies and regulations
- Build the school’s professional capacity, engage staff in the development of a collaborative professional culture and improve systems of staff supervision, evaluation, support and professional learning
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real school building settings
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a school mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and to cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive school culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and school personnel in order to strengthen student learning, support school improvement and advocate for the needs of school and community
- Improve management, communication, technology, school-level governance, and operation systems to develop and improve data-informed and equitable school resource plans and to apply laws, policies and regulations
- Build the school’s professional capacity, engage staff in the development of a collaborative professional culture and improve systems of staff supervision, evaluation, support and professional learning
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real school building settings
Graduate this online Educational Administration program prepared for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Vice Principal
- School Building Leader
- K-12 School Administrator
In this Educational Administration program, you will learn to:
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a school mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and to cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive school culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and school personnel in order to strengthen student learning, support school improvement and advocate for the needs of school and community
- Improve management, communication, technology, school-level governance, and operation systems to develop and improve data-informed and equitable school resource plans and to apply laws, policies and regulations
- Build the school’s professional capacity, engage staff in the development of a collaborative professional culture and improve systems of staff supervision, evaluation, support and professional learning
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real school building settings
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a school mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and to cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive school culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and school personnel in order to strengthen student learning, support school improvement and advocate for the needs of school and community
- Improve management, communication, technology, school-level governance, and operation systems to develop and improve data-informed and equitable school resource plans and to apply laws, policies and regulations
- Build the school’s professional capacity, engage staff in the development of a collaborative professional culture and improve systems of staff supervision, evaluation, support and professional learning
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real school building settings
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Vice Principal
- School Building Leader
- K-12 School Administrator
Have questions or need more information about our online programs?
Tuition
Pay for your online program by the course
YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
M.S.Ed. Ed Admin | $415 | $420 | $1,245 | $1,260 | $12,450 | $12,600 |
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
M.S.Ed. Ed Admin w/ Principal Licensure | $415 | $420 | $1,245 | $1,260 | $14,940 | $15,120 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
Program dates you need to know
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
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Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/18/24 | 12/8/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/6/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 2/16/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/20/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/22/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/9/25 |
Ready to take the next step toward earning your degree online from YSU?
Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements
YSU's online M.S.Ed. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references (in online application)
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (waived for applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Valid teaching certificate
- Students without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted on an individual basis to graduate programs leading to certification or licensure in certain areas
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Mailing Address:
YSU College of Graduate Studies1 Tressel Way
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555
Email Address:
[email protected]
Courses
Learn more about the online master's in Educational Administration curriculum
For the Master of Science in Education – Educational Administration online, you are required to take 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours. An additional six credit hours is required for the Ohio principal licensure option.
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