Education Administrators

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Public school administrators are required to hold an Administrator Certificate. The certificate may be used for service as a school principal, a superintendent, or a director of special education. The minimum certification requirements include: 1.) Pass a proficiency exam; 2.) Have a master's degree or higher (for principals) or doctorate degree or education; specialist degree or higher (for superintendents) from an accredited college or university; 3.) Have four years of experience working with students in a school setting; 4.) Complete an administrative internship; 5.) Complete a state-approved program of at least (30) semester credit hours or forty-five (45) quarter credit hours, of graduate study in school administration for the preparation of school principals at an accredited college or university.