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Dec 26, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School Administration, MSA
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Program Code: MSA_433A_1
CIP Code: 13.0409
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Program of Study for the Master of School Administration
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam scores (not to exceed 5 years), unless waived; minimum of three years of public school teaching experience or equivalent experience in other settings (e.g., private school teaching; training in the private sector; etc.); and proof of North Carolina “A” or “M” licensure or the equivalent from another state.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School .
Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE or MAT) requirement may be waived for applicants with:
- an undergraduate GPA of 3.1 or higher OR
- who have five or more years of professional experience in K-12 education.
Location: Online
Additional Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information
Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian State varies by program. No exam waiver is automatic and an approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. More complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements section of this Bulletin .
Course Requirements for the Master of School Administration
Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)
Required Courses (33 Hours)
Leadership Practice and Theory (12 Hours)
Theory and Philosophy (6 Hours)
Research and Data-Informed Decision-Making (6 Hours)
Application and Practice (9 Hours)
Select one of the following in consultation with advisor:
Electives (3 Hours)
Off-campus cohorts are limited in their selection of electives to those scheduled to be provided at the off-site location. For specific electives to be offered, please contact the program director.
Select 3 hours from the following; other elective options are possible with the recommendation of the graduate advisor/coordinator and the approval of the department chair.
Other Requirements for the MSA
- Thesis: Optional
- Proficiency: Not required
- Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
- Comprehensive: Portfolio required; see the program director for specific instructions
- Product of Learning: Not required
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