Master of Arts in Education in Building Principal – K-12 Online
Gain valuable experience developing quality educators and learn to foster inclusive, collaborative learning environments through this convenient master’s program that prepares you for principal certification.
Program Overview
Become a transformative leader with the MAEd in Building Principal – K-12 online program
Advance your ability to oversee essential day-to-day school operations with the online Master of Arts in Education in Building Principal – K-12 program. This AAQEP-accredited master’s degree equips you with the practical knowledge to develop and implement a shared vision for your school while accommodating the diverse needs of both students and teachers.
Expand your expertise with data literacy, conflict resolution, and professional development as you learn from faculty who consistently provide you with value-based feedback and exceptional support. This master’s program empowers you to be a research-driven administrator who fosters a collaborative school culture and models effective, restorative practices. Upon completion of this building level principal program, you may be eligible to apply for certification as a K-12 school leader.
In this education online program, you will:
- Understand how to develop, implement, and share the vision for your school in a way that is inclusive of all stakeholders, including the diverse needs of students and staff
- Develop a positive and collaborative culture among staff, students, and community members that is fair, ethical, and models the principles of restorative relationships
- Learn how to use data and research-based practices to lead staff in developing and implementing a comprehensive learning plan that includes: instruction, assessment, data, and feedback to ensure learning for all students
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to create a safe and effective learning environment through successful and ethical management of building resources, processes, and policies
- Identify with the professional growth needed to be an innovative leader who can successfully manage change and navigate the larger social and political context
- Understand how to develop, implement, and share the vision for your school in a way that is inclusive of all stakeholders, including the diverse needs of students and staff
- Develop a positive and collaborative culture among staff, students, and community members that is fair, ethical, and models the principles of restorative relationships
- Learn how to use data and research-based practices to lead staff in developing and implementing a comprehensive learning plan that includes: instruction, assessment, data, and feedback to ensure learning for all students
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to create a safe and effective learning environment through successful and ethical management of building resources, processes, and policies
- Identify with the professional growth needed to be an innovative leader who can successfully manage change and navigate the larger social and political context
Educational Leadership career opportunities:
- Building Principal K-12
- Program Director
- Assistant Principal
- Instructional Coordinator
- Restorative Practices Coordinator
- Building Principal K-12
- Program Director
- Assistant Principal
- Instructional Coordinator
- Restorative Practices Coordinator
Also available:
Avila University offers a variety of online master’s degree programs in education. View all online education graduate programs.
Personalized learning experience
You will receive a personalized learning experience online. Faculty regularly engages in value-added comments and feedback providing the same level of instruction as if you were in person.
Tuition
Earn your online master’s affordably with pay-by-the-course tuition
The MAEd in Building Principal – K-12 online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-as-you-go rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available. Choosing Avila University means choosing a top 10 affordable online master's program, according to Forbes (2024).
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
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MAEd Building Principal – K-12 | $400 | $12,000 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Choose from multiple convenient start dates per year
Ideal for working professionals, this MAEd Building Principal – K-12 online program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Spring 1 2025 | 1/6/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 3/2/25 | 8 weeks |
Spring 2 2025 | 3/3/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/3/25 | 5/4/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Applying to this MAEd in Building Principal – K-12 program is quick and easy
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online MAEd in Building Principal – K-12 program below.
Admission Requirements:
- 2.75 GPA
- No GRE required
- No teaching certificate required
In order to be eligible to receive an MAEd in Building Principal – K-12 program degree from Avila University, you must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 3.00 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- GPA requirements for provisional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- Students admitted provisionally must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine (9) credits in their program of study
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended (Avila graduates do not need to obtain Avila transcripts.)
Submit all official transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Program does not require an active teaching certificate at time of admission. However, certification within the state of Missouri requires both an active license and experience in the classroom. This program does not lead to teaching certification.
If you are not in the state of Missouri, please check requirements within your own state for certification.
Courses
Find out what you’ll learn in the MAEd in Building Principal – K-12 program
In order to complete your educational leadership online program, you will complete 11 courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
Students will take EDL 695 twice. There are 300 total field hours in the program.
Avila University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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