Master and Specialist in Educational Administration • West Plains

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Missouri State's Educational Administration programs are conveniently available by taking live classes through web conferencing technology, which allows you to join class from your PC or mobile device from anywhere. Both a master's degree (M.S.) and specialist degree (Ed.S.) are available. These degrees are designed for educators who wish to begin a career in school administration. The program contains a jointly developed, standards-based instructional program including district/building projects and clinical experiences extending over 24 months, and including practicum and on-site experiences. Either the masters or specialist program may be completed in five semesters.

EAD Master's

5 Semester Tentative Course Rotation Open Cohort - new students may join in any semester.

The following degree plan is based on the graduate catalog.

First semester

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EAD 870 Section 857 Internship for K-12 Principals - Part I 1
EAD 870 Section 859 Off-Site Internship for K-12 Principals 1
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Second semester

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EAD 870 Section 859 Internship for K-12 Principals - Part II 1
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Third semester

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Fifth semester

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Note: Internship courses and EAD 788 are not offered during summer term.
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EAD Specialist

Below is a 5 semester tentative course rotation for this degree program. This is an open cohort - new students may join in any semester.

The following degree plan is based on the graduate catalog.

First semester

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Note: EAD 882 Superintendency Internship should be taken upon entry into the specialist program which could be any semester. The cohort model is an Open Cohort Model where students can enter at different times.
Total hours 7

Second semester

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Total hours 6

Third semester

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Total hours 6

Fourth semester

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Total hours 4-7

Fifth semester

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Total hours 6

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Contact:

Dr. Kim Finch
Master's and Specialist Degree Program Coordinator

Phone: 417-836-5392

Email: KimFinch@MissouriState.edu