Program Overview
Why consider the online Ed.S. Superintendent program at Northwest
The Ed.S. – Superintendent online program from Northwest Missouri State University supports the natural progression of leaders in education who want to earn the credentials necessary for superintendency. This education specialist degree prepares you to earn your Missouri Career Administrator Certificate and provides the solid education needed for a leading role in school and district administration.
In this post-graduate online program, you will learn how to build and sustain partnerships with communities and public/private sectors to promote school improvement while advocating for the needs and priorities of students and families in your district. Profession-based fieldwork is embedded in the course requirements to give you experience and confidence.
For students with an M.S. in Educational Administration or Leadership, use your Ed.S. – Superintendent degree to earn your Missouri Career Administrator Certificate and to qualify for superintendent upgrade. Beyond this program, additional requirements are necessary for licensure.
If you are a non-Missouri student, you should determine whether this superintendent program fits the certification requirements for your state.
Graduates of this online superintendent degree program will be prepared to:
- Help P-12 teachers learn to think critically and insightfully as leaders concerning issues in education
- Mobilize school and community resources to facilitate the implementation, development and articulation of a shared vision of learning, promoting the success of all student groups
- Use professional development for self, faculty and staff to foster lifelong learning and the success of students
- Understand the uses of organizational management, fiscal and material resource management and HR management in creating positive and productive learning systems
- Build and sustain productive partnerships with communities and public and private sectors to promote school improvement and student development
- Advocate for the needs and priorities of the school, district, students and families within the community
- Display positive district-level instructional and clinical practice leadership attributes in diversity, equity and inclusion, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork
- Help P-12 teachers learn to think critically and insightfully as leaders concerning issues in education
- Mobilize school and community resources to facilitate the implementation, development and articulation of a shared vision of learning, promoting the success of all student groups
- Use professional development for self, faculty and staff to foster lifelong learning and the success of students
- Understand the uses of organizational management, fiscal and material resource management and HR management in creating positive and productive learning systems
- Build and sustain productive partnerships with communities and public and private sectors to promote school improvement and student development
- Advocate for the needs and priorities of the school, district, students and families within the community
- Display positive district-level instructional and clinical practice leadership attributes in diversity, equity and inclusion, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork
Career opportunities include:
- Superintendent
- District Administrator
- Assistant Superintendent
- Superintendent
- District Administrator
- Assistant Superintendent
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Also available:
Northwest offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online education programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Our Ed.S. – Superintendent online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
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Ed.S. Superintendent | $419 | $1,257 | $12,570 |
Important Refund Information
2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Northwest online dates and deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/6/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
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Admissions
Know the requirements for this online Ed.S. program
At Northwest, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Ed.S. – Superintendent online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Documentation of ONE of the following:
- Valid state teacher (classroom teacher) certificate with building level licensure
- Successful completion of the Departmental Entrance Exam (DAE)
- 3.75 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE®
- National Board Certification
If you have started and did not finish an Ed.S. program at another regionally accredited university, you may be able to transfer up to nine credit hours. If you are a non-Missouri student, you should determine whether this program fits the certification requirements for your state.
Northwest students who have completed the M.S. will be assigned new courses for those already taken and will still take 10 classes (30 hours in the Ed.S. program).
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
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Admission Requirements:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
A look at the online Ed.S. Superintendent degree curriculum
For the Ed.S. – Superintendent online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
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Check out our other education online degree programs.
Ranked #1
Northwest Missouri State University is ranked #1 among the "Best Online Colleges in Missouri" by SR Education Group (2020)
Highly Qualified Faculty
100% of classes are taught by professionals, not graduate assistants
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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