Educational Administration (EDAD) offers several pathways to meet the needs of emerging leaders in K-12 schools, educational non-profits and capacity development roles in a wide variety of organizations. Designed for working professionals, our program attracts educators who are passionate about making a difference in the pursuit of excellence and equity for students, staff, and schools.
Our Master's in Educational Administration and Leadership (MEd) offers three areas of emphasis:
Students that already hold a master's degree may also apply for an accelerated Principal or Program Administrator’s post-master's certification. (37 credits)
All Educational Administration students participate in an extensive yearlong leadership. The program works in partnership with the district, school or organization in which interns work to ensure high quality, rigorous field experiences. Further, we work closely with each candidate’s district/school/organization to facilitate the best possible intern placements and mentorships.
In addition, over the course of their study, EDAD students are asked to explore settings beyond their workplace through alternate site visits and summer field work that explores the critical impact and importance of schools’ community engagement and partnership.
Seattle University’s Principal Certificate prepares K-12 certified professionals to lead elementary or secondary schools. This program attracts aspiring administrators who are passionate about making a difference — and who see themselves as leaders of other professionals in pursuit of excellence for students, staff and schools.
The Post-Master’s Principal Certificate is designed for working professionals and who already have a master’s degree. The program offers evening and weekend class times and takes only six quarters to complete. The cohort begins each spring.
Please note: in addition to the completion of the program, all students must meet the following OSPI requirements in order to qualify for a WA Principal's Certification:
Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of English language studies, residence in the United States or an English-speaking country, or immigration status.
Graduate applicants with a baccalaureate or higher degrees from recognized colleges in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia and who have continued to reside in countries where English is the primary language for at least two years prior to applying to Seattle University will have this requirement waived.
English proficiency may be met with an official TOEFL score of 92 (IBT), or 580 (PBT); the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 7.0; PTE score of 62.
To learn more, contact the Educational Administration program at EdAdmin@seattleu.edu.
Seattle University’s Program Administrator Certificate program attracts aspiring administrators who are passionate about making a difference — and who see themselves as leaders of other professionals in pursuit of excellence for students, staff and schools.
The Post-Master’s Program Administrator Certificate is designed for working professionals and who already have a master’s degree. The program offers evening and weekend class times and takes only six quarters to complete. The cohort begins each spring.
Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of English language studies, residence in the United States or an English-speaking country, or immigration status.
Graduate applicants with a baccalaureate or higher degrees from recognized colleges in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia and who have continued to reside in countries where English is the primary language for at least two years prior to applying to Seattle University will have this requirement waived.
English proficiency may be met with an official TOEFL score of 92 (IBT), or 580 (PBT); the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 7.0; PTE score of 62.
To learn more, contact the Educational Administration program at EdAdmin@seattleu.edu.