Principal Preparation Program with Endorsement (MA)

Overview

The Master of Arts in Principal Preparation Program with Endorsement prepares Illinois educators for school administrative responsibility. Those seeking an educational administration certificate in the state of Illinois should pursue this program. While in this program:

  • Students will succeed using a shared learning format. This promotes the success of all students through developing and implementing a shared vision of learning and programs which support this learning.
  • You’ll learn to manage operations in the K-12 environment. By developing basic skills in management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
  • The program teaches students to manage resources for public and private schools. By collaborating with staff, boards, students, families, and community members in response to diverse educational and community interests and needs while mobilizing community resources.
  • You’ll gain the respect of peers. Demonstrate integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to help in the development of a caring and moral school community.
  • You will begin to understand the political needs of an administrative role. Understand and respond to the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts.

Requirements

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are required to meet all admission standards listed for the program they wish to enter. In addition, the following are required to be considered for admission:

  • English Language Proficiency
    International applicants who have earned an advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or students from an international English-speaking university need not submit English language scores. Otherwise, applicants must demonstrate one of the following:
    — Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 72 (internet-based), or
    — International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.0, or
    — Password Test score of at least 6.0, or
    — Michigan test score of 85, or
    — Pearson Test of English score of at least 61, or
    — Proof of successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School or certificate of Completion of Program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director, or
    — King George International College (KGIC) English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) final proficiency test score of 75% with a passing class score of 80.
  • Transcripts
    Provide official, sealed U.S. transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned.
  • Foreign Transcript Evaluation
    Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia approved international credentialing service. Concordia accepts course-by-course evaluations from WES (World Education Services), ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) or AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers).
  • Professional Résumé
  • Declaration of Finances
    Submit a certified document pledging financial support for the first year of study and verifying the same for the following year/s of study.
  • Regular Admission Status
    International students must qualify for regular admission to a degree program in order to enroll.

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$250
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USA > Chicago > illinois > Kansas > Missouri > St. Louis > New York
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