Ashland University

Programme overview

This master's-level programme emphasizes applied administrative practice rather than purely theoretical study. Coursework and internships are designed to expose candidates to real-life situations school leaders face, with opportunities to reflect on incidents from one’s own teaching experience and to develop practical solutions.

What you'll study

Study centres on administration-related problems drawn from classroom and school settings, with instructors encouraging "out of the box" approaches and peer discussion to build a wider set of response strategies. Students review incidents encountered by themselves and classmates, work through compounded scenarios to understand administrator-level decisions, and complete internships that provide supervised, hands-on administrative experience. Classes for this degree have been taught on Ashland University's Massillon campus.

Entry requirements

The published account highlights that many candidates were practicing teachers bringing prior coursework and professional experience; Ashland awarded credit for some previously taken classes and for relevant teaching experience. The programme includes required internships and the faculty worked with employed students to manage academic workload alongside teaching and family commitments.

Career prospects

Graduates have moved into school leadership and administrative roles; the degree was used in practice by a graduate who served as a principal and later applied administrative skills in community leadership as an executive director of a local chamber of commerce. The programme is aligned with pathways for educators seeking building-level administration positions.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not list specific scholarships or funding. Prospective applicants should check the university's graduate funding pages and ask whether prior coursework or professional experience can earn credit that shortens time to degree.