Program Information
The Idaho State University Master of Education in P-12 Education Administration with Athletic Administration emphasis combines existing coursework and current programs in educational administration and athletic administration. This emphasis will provide school districts, which typically hire assistant principals and assign them athletic administrator responsibilities, with principals that are well-qualified to assume athletic administrator duties. This emphasis will provide education specifically designed to address the needs of current and future athletic administrators at the secondary level. Candidates can select from existing course options in educational administration and athletic administration.
- 100% online program that enrolls any student with a bachelor degree (usually in an education-related field) nationwide and is tailored to the working professional.
- All graduate students can learn more about qualifying for scholarships and in-state tuition.
Application, Funding, and Support
Program and Admission Requirements
- Meet the ISU Graduate School admissions requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in upper division undergraduate coursework
- Have at least one year of K-12 teaching experience or equivalent documented experience
- Submit a letter of interest, stating why the applicant is interested in the M.Ed. in Educational Administration
- Submit a current resume with names and contact information for at least 2 professional references
This M.ED. requires a minimum of 31 credits:
- Core Professional Studies Courses (9 credits)
- Administrative Concentration (18 credits)
- Field Experience: Internship (3 credits) + Case Analysis (1 credit)
- Athletic Administration Emphasis Coursework (9 credits)
- Athletic Administration Internship (2 credits)
ISU Course Catalog
Career Opportunities
- Public School Principal - Athletic Director
- Private School Principal
- School Capacity Building
- Charter School Principal
- Textbook Consultant
- Education Policy Consultant
- Alternative School Principal
Job Outlook
Because P-12 education administrators are highly desirable in today’s job market, the job outlook includes:
- Average salary (according to the government’s Occupational Outlook Handbook) is $103,460 for an elementary, middle, or high school principal.
Geoffrey Thomas, EdD
Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 381