Education Administration, K-12

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Our M.S.Ed. in Education Administration, K-12 program will prepare you to become an educational leader who exhibits the knowledge, skills, dispositions and ethics that promote equity and excellence for all students in a culturally diverse, technologically complex and global community.

Many of our alumni become school principals or administrations or hold educational leadership roles in school districts or local community organizations.

Our coursework is designed for participants to develop cognitive and affective skills in administration, leadership, management, supervision, instruction and curriculum in the following knowledge areas:

  • Future-focused Strategic Planning and Visioning
  • Culturally Responsive Leadership in Service to and Collaboration with the School Community
  • Creative Personalized Instructional Practices
  • Direct and Collaborative Supervisory Strategies
  • Policy, Law and Advocacy Knowledge
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Planning
  • Sustained and Supported Internships

You can achieve your degree and comprehensive Pennsylvania principal certificate in 30 credits. This program will offer you the flexibility of on-campus, online or hybrid instruction. 

Frank Cortazzo decided to return to school for graduate study in Education Administration. With a keen sense of what he wants to achieve and the impact he can make, he plans to become an advocate for education and to enhance his role as a longstanding school board member. Read Frank’s story and others.

Program Information

Our M.S.Ed. in Education Administration, K-12 program will prepare you to become an educational leader who exhibits the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and ethics that promote equity and excellence for all students for a culturally diverse, technologically complex, and global community.

Degree

Master's

Academic Department

Educational Foundations and Leadership

Duration

1.5-years

Required Credit Hours

30

Great Education, Great Value

1.5Years

You can complete our M.S.Ed. program in just 1.5 years. We offer targeted coursework and hands-on field experiences to equip you to make an impact.

25%Tuition Award

Eligible students enrolled in our program can receive a 25% Tuition Award

CourseFlexibility

Our program offers you flexible study with online and in-person options so you can balance priorities in your life as you pursue your academic goals and career advancement.

Application Process

Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA*

Graduates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary and a teaching certificate will be considered for admission.

Admission decisions are based primarily on the applicant's previous academic record as shown by official transcripts.

*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency. MAT scores may be required if GPA is below 3.0.

International Applicants

TOEFL/IELTS

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Transcript Credit Evaluation

If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.

The official reports must be sent directly to Â鶹ֱ²¥ from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.

You may use the following services to request official foreign credential evaluations: or .

Visit International Admissions for additional information and requirements.

Rolling Admissions

Our M.S.Ed. Education Administration program, K-12 has a rolling admissions process. This means you can apply anytime throughout the year.

Required Documents

  • Official transcripts from accredited college, university or seminary
    • International applicants, please see the Transcript Credential Evaluation section in the Admission Requirements section above
  • Resume that documents competence and effectiveness in professional work
  • One Letter of Recommendation prior to acceptance
    • Name and email address of recommender is needed
    • Recommender will receive an email prompting them to upload their recommendation for the applicant
    • Recommendation must be from individual who can speak about the applicant's academic/professional abilities (i.e. administrator/supervisor recommendation)
    • Note: Family, friends and professional colleagues are not acceptable references

Process

Send official application materials to:

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    Office of Graduate Admissions
    600 Forbes Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Admission Procedure

After the application for admission and transcripts have been favorably reviewed by faculty, the Graduate Office will send you an official notification of admission to graduate study.

 

Early Start Program - Education Administration, K-12, M.S.Ed.

Our M.S.Ed. Education Administration, K-12 program offers an early start option for School of Education undergraduate students. During your junior or senior year, you have the opportunity to take up to five courses in this master's-level program at the undergraduate tuition rate. 

Connect with us to learn more and we will walk you through the application process. To get started, call (412) 396-6093.

Student & Alumni Perspectives

Photo of Education Administration graduate student Sgt. Frank Cortazzo in work gear outside on campus handing out candy at event with police car and campus building behind him

I’m looking to go back to my first love, which was education. When I started class, I thought it might interfere with my work and school board responsibilities....I found that it’s enhanced everything.

Sgt. Frank Cortazzo M.S.Ed. Education Administration, K-12 '25
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Aaron Felder

They taught me how to approach school and approach each student on a daily basis…my mentorship helped me extensively...Duquesne has a great program with faculty who are interested in you succeeding.

Aaron Felder M.S.Ed. Education Administration '16

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Our Program Director

Dr. Fran Serenka is a leading practitioner-scholar in the areas of education leadership, administration, and supervision. She directs the Educational Administration and Supervision Programs preparing principals, supervisors, and superintendents for their work in schools. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center offering professional development for educational leaders in the areas of customized learning, innovation, and collaboration helping organizations implement the most effective leadership practices.

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CAEP Accreditation

CAEP Accreditation is a select honor to nationally recognize program quality for educator preparation. This represents that our students are well equipped to meet the needs of K-12 students as well as their communities and schools. We are one of the select institutions in Pennsylvania to receive this accreditation.

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