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Education administrators include principals, vice principals, deans of faculty, deans of admissions and department chairs. They oversee the direction and day-to-day management of child care centers, preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities. Unlike teachers, administrators work year-round, setting goals for the school, teachers and students.

If you think you have what it takes to work as a school's administrator, earning an online degree in educational administration is a first step that can help advance your career goals.

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Nearly all principals, assistant principals, and school district superintendents are required to have a master's degree in education, administration or education administration. Programs in education administration generally include courses in curriculum development, school law and personnel administration. Administrators who manage school-counseling programs typically have a master's degree in school counseling.

Some schools are beginning to require that administrators have an MBA, and some positions require a doctoral degree (Ph.D.or Ed.D.). In addition, administrators usually must go through a certification process administered on the state level.

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Educational Administration Career Opportunities

While school administrators can go by a number of different titles and perform numerous functions, below are a couple of the most common administration positions that an online degree in educational administration can prepare you for.

Preschool Principal

Childcare directors and preschool principals plan, coordinate, and oversee the educational activities and policies of a preschool. They set education standards and goals, establish policies, meet with parents and staff, allocate funds, hire personnel, and oversee instructional methods and program content.

Secondary or Elementary School Principal

Elementary or secondary school principals plan, coordinate, and oversee all activities of the school. They review new programs, oversee budgets, solicit funding, and counsel students. They also meet with students and teachers to discuss policies, activities, or student behavioral or learning problems.

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