Cameron University

What you'll study

The curriculum offers a progressive educational experience that integrates coursework and research with field-based learning opportunities to build capacity for leadership and for cultivating leadership in others. Students learn from faculty and practicing administrators while exploring leadership in the P–12 setting. Consult the degree plan with an academic advisor and review the catalog course descriptions and program student learning outcomes for detailed course information.

Entry requirements

• Be admitted to graduate studies at Cameron University.
• Provide evidence of one year of teaching experience as a certified teacher (must be completed prior to admission).
• Hold a qualifying teaching certificate.
• Submit two acceptable recommendation forms.
• Have a 3.0 or better undergraduate GPA; applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be conditionally admitted but must maintain a 3.0 at the graduate level.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for prominent leadership roles within P–12 school systems, including school and district administration positions where they will apply leadership, research-informed decision making and capacity-building skills developed through classroom and field experiences.

Scholarships & funding angle

New graduate students are encouraged to apply for a graduate tuition waiver. For other questions about graduate education funding and admissions, contact Cameron University's Graduate Admissions Counselor at graduate@cameron.edu.