Master of Education: Elementary Administration*

Core Courses
(15-16 credits)
EDU 531 Ethics for Educators (2 credits)
EDU 551 Critique and Design of Research (2 credits)
    (It is strongly suggested that EDU 551 be taken prior to EDU 565.)
EDU 565 Statistics (3 credits)
EDU 567 Multicultural Education: Theory and Practice (2 credits)
EDU 608 Foundations in Education (2 credits)

Thesis Option
EDU 700 Research Seminar I (1 credit)
EDU 701 Research Seminar II (1 credit)
EDU 704 Research Presentation (3 credits)

Portfolio Option
EDU 705 Portfolio Preparation (2 credits)
EDU 706 Portfolio Presentation (2 credits)

Emphasis Area Requirements
(19 credits)
Note: EDU 545 is prerequisite other emphasis area requirements.    
EDU 527 Management Theory/Personnel (3 credits)
EDU 545 School Administration (2 credits)
EDU 566 School Curriculum K-12 (3 credits)
EDU 570 Differentiated Instruction: Issues and Applications (3 credits)
EDU 620 Integrating Technology in Education (2 credits)
EDU 632 School Law (2 credits)
EDU 634 School Finance (2 credits)
EDU 692 Internship: Elementary Administration (2 credits)

Total: 34-35 credits

* Graduate credit carrying a letter grade of B or better earned through LEAD Center may be accepted as elective course work for this degree. Completion of a Master of Education in Elementary Administration meets the requirements for the Level I Elementary Principal Credential. If seeking a North Dakota Elementary Administration credential, an individual must:

• Hold a valid North Dakota teaching license based on a bachelor's degree with a major (or other appropriate endorsement) in elementary education.
• Have three years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience in elementary schools.
• Have a master's degree.

The University of Mary is not responsible for invalidation of course work due to future changes in the North Dakota Credential Guidelines.


See Course Descriptions.