Maryville\u2019s highly acclaimed program is recognized throughout the St. Louis region as providing the best educational leaders. Across the country, school leadership continues to be extolled as the key to student success and the value of schools. We believe that educational leaders must lead with vision, strength of conviction, and a firm grounding in the belief that all students can learn and grow. We foster a philosophy of leadership that embraces the strengths of all democratic institutions and provides voice to all participants.<\/p>\n
This program is for certified teachers already possessing master\u2019s degrees who seek to become administrators. This 18-credit 1-year bridge program ensures admission to the full 2\u00bd year Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Students can apply for Missouri principal certification after completion of the Bridge program and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.<\/p>\n
Developing leaders with vision, this cohort program leads to the principal certificate with special emphasis on moral leadership and practical applications. Personal mentoring through active approaches and an internship make this a master\u2019s degree that truly creates sought-after leaders. While this program allows you to be a principal upon passing a national licensure exam for the principal certification, it also prepares you for many levels of school leadership both within and outside classrooms and in school and district offices.<\/p>\n
For more information: email us at\u00a0hstanwich@maryville.edu<\/a> or call 314.529.9542.<\/p>\n Our program is nationally accredited and recognized regionally for being a leader in administrator preparation. You\u2019ll work with outstanding faculty members and exemplary professionals in the field. You\u2019ll enjoy small classes, innovative approaches and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. With a strong foundation of theory, practical application, and a developed personal philosophy about leadership, you\u2019ll be a highly respected educator.<\/p>\n <\/b>Our program is organized around a cohort plan: cohorts, or student groups, usually consist of 12 to 20 students who advance through their classes together. This builds camaraderie among your peers, provides another educational resource and helps you recognize your own strengths. This 18-credit program takes one year to complete (prior to the Ed.D.) by meeting just one night a week.<\/p>\n A field-based internship is required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and will occur during both a summer semester as well as selected, planned experiences throughout the year. Maryville University has a number of school districts that provide internship opportunities for students and these will be arranged.<\/p>\n Successful completion of this program allows you to pursue many levels of school leadership, both within and outside classrooms and in school and district offices. From the principal track of studies, you are prepared for the state principal licensure exam that you will need in order to obtain a Missouri principal\u2019s license. Once you\u2019ve successfully completed the exam, you can be an elementary, middle, or secondary school principal or assistant principal.<\/p>\n Students apply to both the Bridge and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs at the same time. \u00a0For admission, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\nProgram Features<\/b><\/h2>\n
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