University of Sioux Falls

Earn an Ed.S.
in Educational Administration Built for Aspiring Principals

Your classroom experience got you here. USF's Ed.S. in Educational Administration certifies you for the principal's office, with hybrid courses built to fit around your schedule as a working educator. Request information today, and a USF admissions counselor will walk you through program details, tuition, financial aid options and your enrollment timeline.

Next Term
Start Date

May 3, 2027

Anticipated
Graduation

In as few as 24 months

Application
Deadline

May 2, 2027

No Cost
to Apply

Submit your application for free

Make Every Credit Count.

USF's Ed.S. in Educational Administration is triple-accredited — by the Higher Learning Commission, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the South Dakota Department of Education — with condensed summer coursework so you're not away from your school year-round. It opens doors beyond the principal's office too, into district administration, curriculum leadership and even education policy work. Plus, 30 of these credits carry directly into USF's Doctorate in Leadership, giving you a running start if you decide to keep going.

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Program Details

Admission Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
3 years of verified experience on a valid certificate in an accredited K-12 school, 1 year of which include classroom teaching experience
No application fee

Curriculum

Complete 30 graduate credits across a two-year sequence, moving from foundational leadership and finance coursework into a two-part school leader internship and a capstone project. Courses include:

Legal Foundations of Education
School Finance for School Leaders
School Leader Internship
Technology Integration & Support
Intergovernmental Relations
Diversity and Inclusion in Educational Leadership
Management of School and Community Resources
Special Education Administration
And more

Tuition

USF charges graduate tuition by the credit hour, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

$430 per credit hour for 26-27
30 total program credits

Financial Aid

Federal financial aid is available to students enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester. USF also offers students access to private alternative loans and an interest-free payment plan.

Ready To Make It Real?

Request information today, and a USF admissions counselor will help you map out tuition, financial aid and enrollment timelines for your Ed.S.

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