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College of Education

Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Foundations - P-12 Educational Administration

The Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Foundations - P-12 Educational Administration concentration is ISU's 36 hour principal preparation program, leading to the principal endorsement on a professional education license. The cohort model program features 10 courses (3 credit hours each) and 6 credit hours of mentored internship experiences. The program is approved by ISBE and qualifies graduates for positions as principals and assistant principals, or in related or similar positions.

The program’s conceptual framework is Practical Wisdom for Leaders: Connecting Theory to Practice, which encompasses the following beliefs:

  • Leadership preparation features a dynamic relationship between practice and scholarship.
  • Courses blend themes of Leadership, Learning, and Social Justice in the context of Practical Wisdom.
  • Faculty honor diverse voices and multiple perspectives.
  • Graduates are our partners in the field, building inclusive learner-centered communities.
Messina Lambert

Messina Lambert shares her experiencein EAF's Principal preparation program.

Professional Partners

School Districts' Advisory Committee Members

We are grateful to have partnerships in place in multiple school districts and 4 ROEs as the EAF Department moves forward with implementation of its Principal Preparation Program. We are particularly excited about the diversity of viewpoints represented among the partners. Thank you to the following representatives who serve on the School Districts' Advisory Committee for the principal program.

Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat Peoria Public Schools 150 ROE 48
Jeff Ekena Regional Superintendent ROE 53
Mark Jontry Regional Superintendent ROE 17
Dan Lamboley Unit 5 ROE 17
Jeremy Darnell Gibson City Melvin Sibley CUSD #5 ROE 9
Curt Nettles Clinton 15 ROE 17
Laura O'Donnell Olympia 16 ROE 17
Josh Olsen Livingston County Special Services Unit (LCSSU) ROE 17
Sherrilyn Thomas Bloomington 87 ROE 17

Information Sessions

Join us for an information session during the fall or early spring semesters to determine if our program is right for you!

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