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Education Specialist
The Department of Educational Leadership offers the Specialist in Education program, which offers study beyond the master's degree for persons preparing for positions in educational administration and supervision. The three areas of specialization are:
- Superintendency
- Secondary School Principalship
- Elementary School Principalship
The Educational Leadership programs at Northwest have been recognized as innovative and outstanding by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. These programs have also been reviewed and accredited by NCATE and DESE.
Admissions Requirements
The Department of Educational Leadership at Northwest Missouri State University has a rich history of producing highly qualified candidates for Missouri school districts.
- Graduate cumulative GPA of 3.25
- GRE of 750 on the verbal and quantitative sections and at least a 4 on the writing sample section if less than two years certified teaching experience in an accredited school OR departmental assessment (given locally at no cost)
- Three letters of reference
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Department Contact
Dr. Kristina Alexander
Department of Educational Leadership
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: 660.562.1231
E-mail: kalex@nwmissouri.edu
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Education Specialist - Superintendency
| Core Requirements |
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| 61-569 Multiculturalism in Education |
3 |
| 61-681 School and Community Relations |
3 |
| 61-695 Philosophy of Education |
3 |
| 61-721 Sem. Ed. Admin. & Supervision |
2 |
| 61-723 Writing & interp. Edu. Lit. & stats |
3 |
| 61-724 Field Stdy. Admin. & Suprv. |
3 |
| 61-738 Intern Sch. Admin. & Supervision |
3 |
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| Subject Field Requirements |
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| 61-610 Special Topics: Tech. for School Admin. |
1 |
| 61-613 School Personnel Administration |
3 |
| 61-634 Elementary School Curriculum |
3 |
| 61-665 School Law |
3 |
| 61-670 School Buildings and Equipment |
2 |
| 61-675 School Finance |
3 |
| 61-684 Secondary School Curriculum |
3 |
| 61-740 The Superintendency |
3 |
| Minimum Program Total |
32 |
Education Specialist - Secondary School Principalship
| Core Requirements |
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| 61-569 Multiculturalism in Education |
3 |
| 61-681 School and Community Relations |
3 |
| 61-695 Philosophy of Education |
3 |
| 61-721 Sem. Ed. Admin. & Supervision |
2 |
| 61-723 Writing & interp. Edu. Lit. & stats |
3 |
| 61-724 Field Stdy. Admin. & Suprv. |
3 |
| 61-741 Intern Sch. Admin. & Supervision |
3 |
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| Subject Field Requirements |
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| 61-610 Special Topics: Tech. for School Admin. |
1 |
| 61-630 Foundations of Educational Admin. |
3 |
| 61-631 School Supervision |
3 |
| 61-665 School Law |
3 |
| 61-684 Secondary School Curriculum |
3 |
| 61-685 Secondary School Admin. |
3 |
| Minimum Program Total |
32 |
Education Specialist - Elementary School Principalship
| Core Requirements |
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| 61-569 Multiculturalism in Education |
3 |
| 61-681 School and Community Relations |
3 |
| 61-695 Philosophy of Education |
3 |
| 61-721 Sem. Ed. Admin. & Supervision |
2 |
| 61-723 Writing & interp. Edu. Lit. & stats |
3 |
| 61-724 Field Stdy. Admin. & Suprv. |
3 |
| 61-739 Intern Sch. Admin. & Supervision |
3 |
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| Subject Field Requirements |
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| 61-610 Special Topics: Tech. for School Admin. |
1 |
| 61-630 Foundations of Educational Admin. |
3 |
| 61-631 School Supervision |
3 |
| 61-665 School Law |
3 |
| 61-634 Elementary School Curriculum |
3 |
| 61-632 Elementary School Admin. |
3 |
| Minimum Program Total |
32 |
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