EXAMINE THE BIG PICTURE.
Our curriculum takes an expansive approach to the theory, mindset, and strategy that informs successful educational administration.
Study educational policy, human resources management, staff evaluation and development, and more.
Your path to building leadership starts online at KU.
THE ONLINE PK-12
CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Your path to building leadership starts online at KU.
THE ONLINE PK-12 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
PREPARE FOR LICENSURE.
Prepare to sit for the Kansas state Building Leadership licensure exam, and add the Building Leadership and Administration Endorsement to your teaching license in the state of Kansas upon successfully completing it.*
*This online academic program fulfills Kansas state standards for the Building Leadership and Administration licensure endorsement and helps prepare students for the building-level certification examinations other states require for licensure, but it does not fulfill the requirements needed to complete a master's degree.
Note: In order to enroll in this program, a bachelor's degree, a master’s degree in an education-related field, and a current teaching license with 3 to 5 years of experience in schools are required. No program can guarantee building-level leadership licensure for every state, so it is each student’s responsibility to determine the licensure requirements in his or her state and to apply for the licenses or endorsements necessary to his or her career goals. Our department staff and licensure officer can provide individual support during the application process to help you understand your state’s requirements.
1. Retrieved on February 8, 2023, from usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-kansas-155317
2. Retrieved on February 8, 2023, from www.bls.gov/ooh/management/elementary-middle-and-high-school-principals.htm#
Your opportunity to lead and transform lives is as few as 12 to 16 months away.
The online post-master’s PK-12 certificate in educational administration* places currently licensed teachers who already hold a master’s degree in an education-related field on the fast track toward a principal or administrator role.
TOP-RANKED
Our programs are nationally recognized, ranking #20 Best Education School.1
EXPERT FACULTY
Our Educational Leadership and Policy Studies faculty are deeply experienced educators and administrators who have won millions of dollars in federal research grants.
YOUR PAYOFF
The median salary for elementary, middle, and high school principals is $98,420.2 Achieve the earning potential that awaits those who answer the call to lead.
Financial aid is available.
Evaluating how to pay for your graduate education is an important part of your consideration process. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. We can put you in touch with a financial aid advisor who can answer your questions.
Welcome to Jayhawkville.
Embrace our commitment to excellence in online education with a platform you won't find anywhere else.
Courses for our online post-master's graduate certificate program utilize Jayhawkville, our unique virtual community that allows you to apply your new leadership and building management skills dynamically in over 30 diverse schools.
Discover the KU online advantage.
Study within our online learning management system that makes submitting assignments, tracking grades and progress, and collaborating with classmates and faculty easy as can be
Learn directly from experienced educational leaders and active administrative practitioners
Gain hands-on experience with a supervised internship under the guidance of a university advisor and a field advisor
Complete the online post-master’s PK-12 certificate in educational administration in as few as 12 to 16 months
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A NEW KIND OF LEADERSHIP.
Fill out the form to receive more information about this opportunity to elevate your impact and redefine your career as an educator.
#20 BEST
Education Schools1
$98,420
Median salary2
#20 Best Education Schools1
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1. Retrieved on March 14, 2025, from usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-kansas-155317/rankings
2. Retrieved on February 8, 2023, from bls.gov/ooh/management/elementary-middle-and-high-school-principals.htm#
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*This online academic program fulfills Kansas state standards for the Building Leadership and Administration licensure endorsement and helps prepare students for the building-level certification examinations other states require for licensure, but it does not fulfill the requirements needed to complete a master's degree.
Note: In order to enroll in this program, a bachelor's degree, a master’s degree in an education-related field, and a current teaching license with 3 to 5 years of experience in schools are required. No program can guarantee building-level leadership licensure for every state, so it is each student’s responsibility to determine the licensure requirements in his or her state and to apply for the licenses or endorsements necessary to his or her career goals. Our department staff and licensure officer can provide individual support during the application process to help you understand your state’s requirements.