Become an Administrator

This master's degree program provides professional preparation for educators seeking administrative positions in elementary and secondary schools. The program now has a 100 percent pass rate on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA). An internship (not online) is required for building-level licensure. Apply anytime through rolling application process.

• Scholarships
• Arkansas Teacher Opportunity Program
• IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship Program - Deadline December 1

"The University as a whole has a great family feeling. It's big, but it feels really small. You feel like a person and not just a number. This program has opened up a lot of opportunities within the workforce that I’m really excited about."

Courtney Erickson
2014 Graduate

Network across the state

The Educational Leadership program at the U of A is more than just a collection of courses. The program is:

• An extensive network of K-16 partners throughout the state
• A distinguished list of alumni in key leadership positions throughout the country
• A faculty committed to providing a highly rigorous and relevant classroom experience
• Researchers that bridge theory and practice to respond to the needs of policymakers and practitioners in the field
• Students who are passionate about transforming schools and improving the lives of children

Admission

Students may start fall, spring, or summer.
Admission to the the program is a two-step process.

1. Apply for admission to the University of Arkansas Graduate School and submit all official transcripts.
2. Apply for admission to the program, submit 3 letters of recommendation and a copy of teaching license.