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Master's degree

Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision

19 months

Approximate Program Length

38

Total Credits

$540

Cost per Credit

Online

Format

Start when you're ready

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As an experienced educator, you’re ready to start leading and helping teachers thrive. Advance your education and prepare for K-12 school principal licensure with a Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision.

You’ll study from curriculum aligned with national standards set by the Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (PSEL) and complete an administrative internship to gain real-world, field-based experience in school administration.

Our program support specialist can help you navigate principal licensure and credentialing requirements. We’ll also help you with school placements for your clinical experience and clinical practice through our close partnerships with hundreds of school districts nationwide. Requirements for licensure vary by state.

View your state’s principal licensure requirements.

  • Professionalism

  • Decision making

  • Problem solving

  • Leadership

  • Research

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A degree built around the skills employers want

We know what skills employers want because we did our homework.

We worked with labor market researchers to align in-demand skills with our program to ensure you have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate them in your coursework.

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Skills-aligned program

Courses

1

Course at a time

3 to 8

Weeks per course

9

Courses per year

COE Central

College of Education students will find many helpful resources on COE Central. Program handbooks provide a wealth of information on topics such as professional expectations, clinical experiences, clinical practice, internships, edTPA and much more. Milestone roadmaps, technology and multimedia resources, and various toolkits are also available.

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help you schedule your classes for the Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision.

What you'll learn

When you earn your online Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. 

You'll learn how to:

  • Students will be able to design and implement school leadership practices to produce a positive impact on P-12 student learning.
  • Students will be able to evaluate effective professional practice.
  • Students will be able to apply professional ethics to their leadership practices.
  • Students will be able to evaluate community factors to address the needs of diverse populations.
  • Students will be able to evaluate research and synthesize information from multiple sources.

Along with the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, students who graduate from the College of Education should gain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes students will possess upon completion of the program of study. By the time you complete your Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision degree, you should be able to perform these learning outcomes.

Program Purpose Statement

The Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision is a graduate degree program intended to prepare candidates for K-12 school principal licensure. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree. The program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and an administrative internship above and beyond program coursework. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a principal with any local, state or federal entity. Requirements for licensure vary by state.

View requirements for principal licensure for your state.

Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision?

A MAEd/ADM can prepare you to be a:

  • Principal
  • Assistant principal
  • Athletic director
  • School administrator
8 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for elementary, middle and high school principals is projected to be as fast as average between 2020 and 2030.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Career Services for Life®

Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.

You don’t have to go it alone.

You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.

Tools and resources available 24/7/365

We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Networking & mentorship

Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.

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Tuition

Paying for school

While education costs have risen an average of 2.6% in the U.S. every year, our Tuition Guarantee ensures you’ll pay one flat rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.

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Accreditation & Faculty

Count on the quality of your education

Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

24

Average years of industry experience

60

Principals

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

Faculty Spotlight

From the very beginning, I always try to make students feel comfortable and connect with them.”

Donna Lange

Faculty of the Year 2020, College of Education

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Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision (MAED/ADM) provide the academic preparation to sit for initial principal certification exams in select states.

Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision (MAED/ADM) requirements may change based upon state agency licensure requirements and they can be found at https://www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/principal.html. The College of Education has made a determination if program requirements in your home state meets, does not meet, or affords no determination. Please check this list regularly prior to contacting your state agency for state-specific requirements.

Educator/Principal licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates located in a state that does not provide a direct path to licensure will be required to obtain Arizona certification first, prior to seeking licensure in their home state as an out-of-state prepared teacher/principal candidate. Arizona certification requires candidates to pass all Arizona-specific licensure requirements, including any Arizona-specific exams (or home state equivalents if recognized by Arizona Department of Education.) After obtaining an Arizona teacher/principal certificate, candidates can then apply for licensure in their home state and may be required to complete additional testing and/or requirements at additional cost. Program requirements may change based upon your home state’s agency licensure requirements. Please visit the teacher licensure page https://www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/teacher-education.html or the principal licensure page https://www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/principal.html for state specific requirements prior to reaching out to your state agency.

Advanced degrees (MAEd/ADM):
University of Phoenix advanced degree programs (Administration and Supervision) may lead to certification in some states. For more information on licensure requirements, application materials and website information for your state’s board or department of education, click on your state in the link below: https://www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/principal.html

*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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