Master in Secondary School Administration/Principalship (Master's)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and tuition is No application fee. Ever..

This programme prepares students for principal licensure and leadership roles in K-12 schools. It focuses on educational administration, policy, and school improvement strategies. Students engage in coursework and practical experiences aligned with state certification requirements. The programme supports both online and in-person learning pathways.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, leadership practicum, and a capstone project. All credits are for the full degree, not a concentration.

Graduates typically become school principals or assistant principals in public or private K-12 institutions.

Applicants must hold a valid teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate studies or 3.0 in transfer graduate credits is required. Required documents include official transcripts, a teaching certificate, a statement of purpose, and references.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online and on-campus options available; full-time and part-time study; typical duration is two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Wayne State College offers undergraduate and graduate study in Wayne, Nebraska, with additional campus locations in Omaha and South Sioux City. Its academic options include more than 130 programs of study, spanning agriculture and natural resources, business, education, health sciences, information technology, communication, the arts, natural sciences, and social sciences. Students can pursue bachelor's degrees, minors, certificates, teaching endorsements, and pre-professional or transfer pathways. Selected programs are available on campus, online, or in hybrid formats.

For students living on campus, Wayne State provides seven residence halls, three dining locations, and a student food pantry. Clubs, sports, weekly activities, recreational services, and 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams create ways to meet people outside the classroom. The college describes Wayne as a place where students can build a supportive network, with a low student-to-faculty ratio and free or discounted services that include counseling, health care, technology support, and campus safety resources.

International and multicultural programming brings different ethnic and social groups together. International applicants, including those already studying in the United States, must complete the required application steps and submit materials by the relevant deadline. The fall deadline is June 1. The spring deadline is October 1 for transfers within the United States only. These dates allow time for mailed materials to arrive and for visa applications. Students should also review the requirements for their applicant category and intended program.