SIUC M.S.Ed in Educational Administration with Principal Endorsement

The M.S.Ed in Education Administration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale provides aspiring education leaders with the skills and certification needed for impactful roles in K-12 settings. Tailored for licensed teachers, our program offers a seamless path to earning a Principal Endorsement alongside a master’s degree. Students can now complete up to 12 credits of the required M.S.Ed program coursework through Micro-Credentials offered through Ed Leaders Network (ELN). In partnership with the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), SIU Carbondale will accept a combination of ELN Micro-Credentials to substitute for up to four designate courses (12 credits). Students will take the remaining 24 credits required for the program through SIU Carbondale.

Program Length

The program can be completed in four semesters beginning in Summer 2025.

Cost

$2,172.50 per course. If applicable, Student Teacher Tuition Waivers accepted for 6 credit Horus per semester. Each ELN Micro-Credential is $375. Scholarships are available for full cost of Micro-Credentials.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Gary Kelly, [email protected]

Dr. Brad Colwell, [email protected]