Prepare for senior-level leadership positions in K-12 education, including the superintendency. Effective school leaders need the skills and theoretical framework to critically analyze issues of importance to educators in the 21st century. In this challenging program, you'll develop the skills to make data-driven decisions about issues at the school, district, state, and national level.
This 60-hour program prepares you to address complex challenges, lead diverse teams, and drive meaningful change in schools, districts, and organizations. It emphasizes practical application and enables students to make meaningful connections to their administrative practice. Courses are scheduled thematically to encourage students to engage in rich exploration of important issues, topics, and considerations for educators working in both public and private school settings.
Our program can lead to superintendent licensure in Indiana and other states. Be sure to check with your start licensing rules before applying.
Program Benefits:
100% Online learning format for all courses for working professionals (In-Person Workshops during the final summer)
Cohort-based model for collaboration and support
Program could be completable in three years
Faculty with extensive leadership experience in both school district leadership and research of best practices for leading school systems
Program Essentials
Starting Semester
Deadline
Summer
Jan 31
Our next cohort will begin courses in Summer 2027. We will begin accepting applications on December 1, 2026.
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(minimum accumulative GPA 2.75 out of 4.00)
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Completed online application that includes:
Personal statement
Resume
Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a current or most recent supervisor)
Writing sample from a master’s program
International students only:
Minimum TOEFL score of 4.0
or minimum TOEFL score of 79 if taken prior to 1/21/2026
or minimum 6.5 IELTS score
or minimum 115 Duolingo score
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
Find more information and calculate your expected costs at
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Below is a list of potential resources for graduate students.
Note: graduate assistantships are generally intended for students studying and working on the Bloomington campus.
Consult your employer about the availability of
tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance
programs.
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