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Deadlines

Fall:  June 15
Spring:  November 1
Summer:  March 15

Required Documents

• Official Transcripts
• 3 Letters of Recommendation with one recommendation from the candidate’s assistant principal or principal
• Personal Statement (2-3 pages, double spaced) which speaks to the following:
  • Why do you want to be in this program? 
  • How will you use the learning from this program to impact your school and educational community? 
  • What is your philosophy of leadership in education?
• CV or Resume highlighting work experiences in education
• At least 3 years of teaching experience (upon completion of the program)
• Professional teaching licensure. The student must hold a professional teaching certificate at the appropriate level to be eligible for Principal Certification in South Carolina (at the same level) upon completion of the program.

 *For non-licensed applicants, this program does not lead to Principal Certification in South Carolina.

A Note from the Program

The M.Ed. in Education Administration is an online degree program designed to prepare candidates for school and district leadership positions in South Carolina. The College of Education makes no claims regarding a graduate's eligibility for certification as a school administrator or principal in any state other than South Carolina.

For this reason, admission to the M.Ed. in Education Administration is limited to applicants who meet one of the following criteria:

• Located in South Carolina at the time of enrollment.
• Located outside South Carolina and attests that they plan to seek SC school administration or principalship certification and employment in a school/district located in SC.

To obtain SC principal certification, upon completion of the M.Ed. program the candidate must achieve minimum qualifying scores on the appropriate required area examination, have a valid SC Educator’s Professional Certificate, and have at least three years of teaching experience, including at least one year at a grade level that corresponds with the desired administrative certification area. Other requirements may apply. For questions or further information regarding certification, contact the SC Department of Education.