Master of School Administration Online
Elevate your positive impact on future generations as a school principal or assistant principal.
Program Overview
Discover UNCP’s online Master of School Administration program
Develop your practical knowledge as an influential educational leader and prepare for success in principalship by earning your Master of School Administration online from UNC Pembroke. Designed for experienced teachers and administrators, this online school administrator degree program enhances your abilities to strategically realize the vision, mission and goals to meet the 21st-century needs of every classroom.
Led by experienced faculty, our 100% online school administration degree program coursework is aligned with the North Carolina Standards for School Executives. Engaging and interactive hands-on learning effectively builds on your educational foundation to help you enrich your professional learning community as an influential school executive. Plus, the UNCP School of Education has partnered with 14 school districts.
This online master’s degree in school administration fulfills the requirement for school administration licensure in North Carolina.
Graduate from this master’s in school administration online program prepared for various educational leadership roles, such as:
- School Principal
- Assistant Principal
- School Principal
- Assistant Principal
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Accreditation
All educator preparation programs at The University of North Carolina Pembroke are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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UNC Pembroke offers value in a variety of education programs. Check out our other graduate and postgraduate education programs.
Tuition
Pay for your online school administration degree program by the course
Tuition for our affordable online school administration degree is priced with the working student in mind—plus, you can pay by the course. Financial aid may be available for students who qualify.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Fees Per Credit Hour | Distance Fee Per Term | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of School Admin (in-state resident) | $237.78 | $713.34 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $11,073 |
| Master of School Admin (out-of-state) | $963.28 | $2,889.84 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $37,191 |
Tuition is based on a cadence of 6-9 credit hours per semester, which is two 7-week terms. Tuition will be capped at the per semester, full-time enrollment levels of nine (9) credit hours for graduate students.
Please consult with your advisor for more information.
https://www.uncp.edu/resources/student-accounts/tuition-fee-information
Additional Fees
One-Time Fees
Application Fee - $55 domestic/$60 internationalOrientation Fee - $20
Graduation Fee - $100 (students will be charged an additional $25 if fee is not paid on time)
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Know the important dates for our students
For the convenience of our Master of School Administration online students, the School of Education offers multiple start dates each year. View the full calendar for upcoming deadlines, including when to turn in all required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for your desired program start date.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/17/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/9/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/13/25 | 5/2/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/27/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/15/25 |
| Fall I | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall II | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/16/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
Gather these materials before applying to this master's degree in school administration program
The School of Education admission process is the first step toward earning your Master of School Administration online. Find out the requirements for the program and what additional materials are needed.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on undergraduate coursework
- 3 years teaching experience prior to beginning first course
To be eligible for consideration for full or provisional admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Submit a completed online application
- Pay a $55 non-refundable application fee ($60 for international applicants and waived for military members)
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- Continuing Professional License
- Resume to verify three years of teaching experience
- Names of three people who will provide professional recommendations to include:
- The current principal
- A colleague familiar with the applicant’s leadership skills
- An individual knowledgeable of the applicant’s potential to engage in graduate-level coursework, and/or to assume a school leadership position (e.g., current or former professor or a district-level administrator)
- Statement of purpose answering the following questions:
- Why do you want to become a school administrator (principal)?
- In a school leadership role, what communication approaches would be most effective?
- How would you delegate responsibilities to others?
- How would this administrative position be most rewarding to you?
- What do you consider to be your major strengths as an administrator?
- No GRE or GMAT required
The electronic and physical information for submitting transcripts:
UNC Pembroke The Graduate School
PO Box 1510
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372
UNCP will accept transcripts electronically - [email protected]
Courses
View the plan for our online school administration degree program
To earn the Master of School Administration online, students must complete 11 core courses, including an embedded internship, and one elective course for a total of 36 credit hours.
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*Tuition rate (in-state: $237.78 /credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee; out-of-state: $963.28 /credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee) is based on a cadence of 6-9 credit hours per semester. Students planning to take more than 9 credit hours per semester should consult with their advisor for more information about the graduate tuition policy.
**Time to completion may vary depending on your start date. Speak with your Enrollment Specialist for more details.
