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If you’re a teacher who already holds a master’s degree, you don’t need to go through another master’s program to become licensed as an administrator. Our building level administrator license program will prepare you for a career as a school principal.
This online program is designed for teachers who already hold a master’s degree in an area of education. Students without a master’s degree may pursue the license in conjunction with a master’s in educational administration and supervision.
Master’s Degree Completed (at Ball State or elsewhere)
If you wish to complete this program as a master’s degree and a licensing program combined, you must meet all the admission criteria for a master’s degree and be accepted through the Department of Educational Leadership and the Graduate School. Completion of the courses below will not guarantee a master’s degree will be granted, unless you have been accepted in the master’s degree program.
Course Requirements
Beginning in Fall 2024, some courses will be offered in 8-week or 16-week options.
This 24-credit license includes the following courses:
- EDAD 600 Intro to Educational Leadership (3 credits)
- EDAD 630 Personnel Administration in Educational Institutions (3 credits)
- EDAD 635 Educational Decision Making (3 credits)
- EDAD 684 Educational Finance (3 credits)
- EDAD 686 School Law (3 credits)
- EDAD 689 The School Principal (3 credits)
- EDAD 694 Principal Internship (6 credits)
Major Requirements
To be eligible for a principal’s license, you must have two years of teaching experience in an accredited school or schools in the grade coverage and areas as listed on your standard or proficient grade teaching license. This must be verified in the form of a letter by your employing school system and submitted to our office prior to or at the time of application for this license.
You must also take the School Building-Level Leaders Licensure Assessment Test with a score of 165 or higher.
Federal Employees Pay In-State Tuition
Ball State has joined the Federal Academic Alliance and is offering reduced tuition rates for all eligible, non-Indiana resident Federal Government Employees (civil servants), spouses, dependents, and retirees who enroll in online graduate-level programs and courses through Ball State’s Teachers College. Learn more.
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Ball State has joined the Federal Academic Alliance and is offering reduced tuition rates for all eligible, non-Indiana resident Federal Government Employees (civil servants), spouses, dependents, and retirees who enroll in online graduate-level programs and courses through Ball State’s Teachers College. Learn more.
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Ball State is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to accept online students from all U.S. states. However, if you are considering a program that leads to professional licensure, some states may have additional regulations. Review our state authorization website if you live outside of Indiana and contact us if you have questions.
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