Master in Educational Administration

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Educational Administration

Leaders for Lasting Impact (L²I)

Schools are changing. Leadership is changing. Even the pace of change is changing! We’re stepping up to meet the demands of this extraordinary time. Be ready by joining the next cohort of educational leaders at Heritage University.

Receive a $5000 scholarship!

This single scholarship is paid over the course of your studies at Heritage. It is open to students seeking to become a principal or program administrator through any of Heritage’s program delivery pathways.

Applying is easy! The scholarship is part of your application to the program. There is no separate scholarship form to complete.

About Our Program

About Our Program

The award-winning department of Educational Administration at Heritage University offers multiple programs: a one-year online Principal Certificate Program, a two-year online Master’s in Educational Administration, a two-year online Master’s with Principal Certificate, and a Principal Certificate specifically designed for aspiring or current Special Education Directors – the only program of its kind in Washington!

Heritage’s individual attention and holistic approach to your education ensure you become a well-prepared leader in the ever-changing and advancing education environment. Faculty includes superintendents, assistant superintendents, and principals with years of experience in their fields. You’ll learn the latest in educational theory and gain real-world experience and insights from people who know what works.

Principal Certification Program Details

3 Semesters
16 credits
All courses online
3 on-campus face-to-face gatherings
540-hour administrative internship
2026-2027 cost is $912/credit

Eligibility

A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
A valid teaching or ESA certificate
Currently employed in a K-12 setting in Washington State
A minimum of 3 years of K-12 educational experience

Application Requirements

Copy of your current teaching or ESA certificate from Washington State
Copy of your resume or CV outlining experiences with leadership, volunteering, and professional development opportunities.
Official transcripts from the institution that conferred your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
State Prerequisite Form required by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. You can find the state’s form here. Your superintendent or personnel officer of your district must sign the form.
Letter from your district, signed by a district representative, permitting you to complete your 540 hours of internship with them.
Two (2) letters of recommendation. One from a current supervisor and the other from a professional colleague.
Written Statement of 300 words on why you would like to become a school administrator.
Abuse Course Completion evidence – this is the required annual Child Protection reporting requirements for school district employees

Principal Certification Courses

Fall

ED 564A Creating School Culture (2 credits)
ED 570A Instruction & Evaluation Practice (2 credits)
ED 573 Internship (3 credits)

Spring

ED 527A Curriculum Alignment (2 credits)
ED 567A Data & Student Achievement (2 credits)
ED 573 Internship (3 credits)

Summer

ED 565A Closing the Achievement Gap (2 credits)

All our programs have an important two-step application process.
First, complete the Heritage University Application.
Then, complete the Educational Administration Programs Application

If you have questions or would like to discuss your options,
please get in touch!

Dr. Catherine Zeisner
Chair, Educational Administration
zeisner_c@heritage.edu
(509) 590-6428

Heritage University Graduate Application

Educational Administration Programs Application