Missouri State Univ. Educational Leadership Program

☀️ Summer is a great time to recharge — but it’s also a great time to think about where your career could go next fall.

Missouri State University’s Educational Administration graduate programs are built for working educators who are ready to take the next step in school leadership. Our programs offer flexible, 100% online coursework, eight-week classes, and degree options including:

✅ Master of Science in Educational Administration
✅ Specialist in Education — Superintendency
✅ Certificate for Director of Special Education
✅ Doctorate of Educational Leadership

Missouri State has trained more practicing educators in Missouri schools than any other university, and our programs are designed to provide strong value with lower tuition and fees.

Start exploring your next step today — and be ready when fall arrives.

Learn more: MissouriState.edu/EdAdmin

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Professor Emeritus of Educational Administration, Dr. Bob Watson. "Dr. Bob" served for many years at Missouri State, focusing on School Superintendent preparation and the Doctorate in Ed Leadership and Policy Analysis partnership between MSU and Mizzou. He loved his students and made every room he entered brighter. He will be missed.

Extremely interesting as we approach our 250th 4th of July! As proud MISSOURIANS, the U. S. population center of the country has been in Missouri since 1980--and probably will be for at least another 30 years!

As America Turns 250 Years Old, the Census is Not Far Behind at 236 The decennial census, mandated by the framers of the Constitution, has evolved along with our nation over the course of their shared history.

A fantastic article from Inside Higher Education about Missouri State's Pathways for Paras apprenticeships program. So many great opportunities created by rural apprenticeships in education!
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/alternative-credentials/2026/05/26/rural-opportunity-through-apprenticeship?fbclid=IwY2xjawSGn6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETIyZnBjckI5bnladm1YSHpEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmP3UT2abDGIQAvv6E2zPJRCE4ti1Ometg4S8xjieKavmmK0eQlloQ3DHZoS_aem__yceM6XbbmjrM0oqtEH8Yw

Summer session at Missouri State starts June 1! Summer is an ideal time to begin work on — or complete — your master's degree. Missouri State University's Educational Administration programs are designed for working educators seeking flexible, accessible pathways into school leadership while maintaining a great "work/life" balance. Click the link below for more details.

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It's time to think about advancing in your teaching career by completing your Master's in Education in School Principalship! Missouri State has Missouri's most affordable and flexible degree options in the state. The new semester at Missouri State starts January 12, and it's not too late to enroll! See below for details!

Take The Path to School Leadership

School Leadership at Missouri State Enroll Now for Summer Classes---New Sessions Begin June 2, 2025 Advance Your Career in Education—From Anywhere, at Half the Cost Missouri...

Federally funded growth opportunity for school leaders interested in learning more about supporting children with disabilities. Separate strands for elementary and secondary leaders. IDEA PreK-12 Leadership Academy https://lead-idea.org/idea-academy

New study from Drs. Jon Turner and Ximena Uribe-Zarain. Most 4 day school week districts are rural. One Missouri school district on the shortened school week has 14,000+ students. This school district adopted 4DSW and experienced 360% increase in applications. Did they come from rural schools? New study
from Missouri State will tell you. https://primecenter.org/education-reports-database/4dsw-case-study