City University of Seattle offers a Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership with Administrator Certification customized for educators who want to become principals or program administrators in public or private schools.

This master’s in educational leadership program at CityU is approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board and includes a year-long mentored internship that prepares you to succeed in leadership positions. Getting a Washington State Residency Administrator Certificate requires a master’s degree from a state-approved program and extensive field experience in school administration.

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Administrator Certification program, you’ll learn:

• Dynamics of difference in educational settings and implications
• Practical action research
• Philosophical, historical, political, and sociological foundations of education
• Leadership in an educational/school setting
• Legal role, responsibility, and authority of school leaders
• How schools are financed and the acquisition of resources, budgeting, accounting, and fiscal stewardship
• How to apply law, regulations, and best practices in human resource management
• School improvement and positive impact on student learning
• Establishing and maintaining a positive school climate

Note: Statement on 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and 34 CFR 668.43(c). Candidates of City University of Seattle principal, program administrator, or superintendent programs complete requirements to be recommended for certification or endorsement in the state of Washington. Except for Washington State, CityU has made no determination if this program will lead to licensure in another state. Please reference the resources below to determine licensure requirements and/or transfer policies in states other than Washington. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) have negotiated licensure reciprocity agreements among states. This means that if you earn licensure in Washington you may be able to gain licensure in another state based on proof of a valid Washington license. NASDTEC agreements can be found by clicking the following link. Requirements for licensure can change without notice, therefore it is important to contact the State Department of Education to confirm reciprocity in another state.