The M.A. degree program in administration does not lead to licensure as a school principal.  The licensure program requires a total of 45 hours of specific content course work.

Degree Requirements

1. Plan A: Course requirements for the M.A., including six credits for thesis. (Credit hours = a minimum of 51 semester hours for licensure and thesis)
   
2. Plan B: Course requirements for the M.A., with a research essay.
   
3. Completion of ED 502 by candidates in the first 15 hours of their program.
   
4. Required courses (see pages Educational Administration Program-M.Ed.).