OpenFieldMaster of Education in Educational Leadership & School Administration
State-approved graduate program preparing certified K-12 principals and curriculum directors in school law, fiscal management, instructional coaching, and special education compliance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor degree in education with minimum 2.80 GPA and valid teaching certificate
- English language proficiency
- Not applicable
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Philosophy of educational leadership essay and resume showing 2+ years classroom teaching
- Recommendation letters
- Two administrative letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Nebraska Educator Partner Discounts of $100 per credit hour
- Application fee
- $30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $450 per credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- July 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Doane University - Lincoln Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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