MEd in Educational Administration with Principal License
This page covers the prerequisites and admissions requirements for Lewis & Clark’s Master of Education in Educational Administration with Principal License Program. All Lewis & Clark graduate applicants are also required to fulfill the graduate school’s general admissions requirements for all programs. Please carefully review all admissions requirements as only complete applications will be considered for admission.
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Now accepting applications for 2025.
MEd in Educational Administration Prerequisites
The master’s degree in Educational Administration is designed for educators who currently do not hold a master’s degree, but who are practicing teachers and/or program leaders ready to take a stand for improving learning for all students. These are current educators who know they can directly impact more students and their families through working in leadership roles outside the classroom.
- Applicants must document licensure as either a teacher or personnel service specialist in any state.
- Applicants must document three years of successful teaching and/or personnel service experience in the public schools or regionally accredited private schools.
* You may still apply if you do not meet either prerequisite. You will be able to request a waiver through the online application which will be reviewed by faculty. Faculty may ask for additional documentation.
MEd in Educational Administration Application Requirements
Applicants are required to write an essay at least 500 words in length. The essay is submitted electronically as part of the online application process.
Write an essay addressing the following topics:
Describe why you would like to pursue being a principal. Please describe your current or planned leadership work and social justice work. Describe how it focuses or will focus on transforming schools through equitable practice.
Applicants must document three years of successful licensed teaching and/or personnel service experience in public schools or regionally accredited private schools.
We require letters of recommendation from three individuals who know you and are qualified to evaluate your academic competence, character and/or experience in professional or leadership roles. Professors, supervisors, and employers are often the best sources. References from a personal therapist, family members, or friends are not accepted.
NOTE: At least one letter of recommendation must be from a principal or supervisor who has observed your student teaching or licensed teaching or personnel work within the last five years. If you are unable to obtain such a letter for some reason, please contact the Admissions Office to discuss your options.
All applicants must hold a minimum 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), or the equivalent in their undergraduate degree.
Applicants who have an GPA of less than a 2.75 on their undergraduate, degree-posted transcript are required to provide a statement that explains their previous academic record.
Applicants must hold a valid regular teaching or personnel service specialist license. Candidates who do not hold an Oregon license, must submit a copy of your current license. If you are licensed in Oregon, please provide your TSPC ID number
Next Steps
Additional Information
Graduate School Admissions is located in South Chapel Annex on the Graduate Campus.
MSC: 87
email gseadmit@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-6200
Director of Admissions Rebecca Sexton-Lee
Graduate School Admissions
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219
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