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Educational Administration - General Program Information

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General Program Information and Options
There are three programs that lead to obtaining General Administration Certification (Type 75) in Illinois and/or Initial Administrative Certification in Missouri: (1) A Master's Degree Program; (2) A Specialist's Degree Program for students who already hold a Master's Degree, and; (3) A Certification-Only (non-degree) Program for students who already hold a Master's degree, but do not wish to pursue an additional graduate degree. The General Administrative Certification (in Illinois) covers all administrative positions except Superintendent and Chief School Business Official; this would include such positions as principal, director, and assistant superintendent. This program also meets the requirements for Missouri (Initial) Elementary and Secondary Principal Certificates.