
Educational Administration and Foundations - P-12 Administration
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Overview
The P-12 Administration doctoral concentration is designed for educators who hold a master's degree, hold a principal license and have some building or district leadership experience. Candidates should possess good academic and leadership credentials. Those with at least two years administrative leadership experience and a principal licensure may work toward a doctoral degree in education. Students may also complete requirements for a Superintendent and/or a Chief School Business Official endorsement on their professional educator licenses.
Point of Pride
The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations prepares superintendents, principals, university administrators, and other educational leaders.
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Dr. Lindsey Hall
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How to Apply
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to this program must:
- Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
- If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
- If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to InternationalAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL 61790-6180.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Graduate School Admission Requirements.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.
GPA
You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work (approximately the junior and senior years).
You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for all graduate-level coursework.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) of all undergraduate credentials earned in the United States that are used for graduate degree admission evaluation is calculated by the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. International credentials are evaluated by using cumulative GPA (CGPA) in lieu of the GPA from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Resume
Submit a resume showing at least two years of experience in higher education or in a related agency/organization.
Program Goals
Respond to questions related to the goals of the program.
Writing Sample
Submit an academic/research writing sample.
Licensure
Provide evidence of valid Type 75 certificate and two years full-time leadership experience
Reference Contact Information
Submit the names and email addresses of two references for letters of recommendation within the online application.
Essay
Upload an essay that addresses the following:
- What qualities do you possess and what experiences have you had that demonstrate you have the potential to become an educational leader?
- Think about a problematic situation you have faced related to one of the goals of the EAF Department. Write a brief description of the problem and then provide a possible interpretation and/or resolution of the problem from at least two different perspectives.
- How do your professional and academic goals relate to the stated goals, curriculum, and focus of the Illinois State University educational administration program? Why have you selected this program?
- In what areas above do you need more experiences or knowledge? Describe how you anticipate the Illinois State University program can help you gain the knowledge and experiences to address those needs.
- What qualities do you possess that demonstrate you have the ability, support system, and commitment to complete the rigors of doctoral study and independent research?
Application Deadlines
- Fall Term — April 15
Graduate Assistantships
The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of financial support. They are intended as a way to facilitate a student's progress to degree while providing important professional development.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an assistantship a student must, generally,
- be admitted unconditionally as a degree-seeking student into a graduate academic program, or have a minimum of 120 undergraduate hours if in an integrated degree program
- be in good-standing
- be enrolled full-time (typically at least 9 credit hours during the fall or spring semesters, or at least 6 hours during the summer session).
Benefits
Graduate assistants receive
- monthly wages paid in the form of either a stipend or an hourly wage
- a waiver for 100% of tuition during a semester of appointment
- a waiver for up to 12 credit hours of tuition for the summer term immediately following a fall or spring appointment
Costs & Funding
See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
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