Education Administration Program Application
Application Forms
Congratulations on applying to Murray State University, a nationally-ranked institution, and taking the next step toward pursuing your career goals! We are excited to hear of your interest in the Education Administration graduate programs.
Are you interested in obtaining the education to pursue one of the following roles?
Click the subheadings below for more information. Then, complete the respective application
form.*
*Important: You must complete the appropriate application form below as the final
step in applying for a degree or certificate program.
School Principal
Admission requirements include:
- a master's degree (preferred); a bachelor's degree and strong recommendation (required)
- three (3) years of teaching experience
- Kentucky teaching certificate
- successful completion of an application and interview during the recruitment period
- a recommendation form from your principal or superintendent
Director of Pupil Personnel, Director of Special Education, Supervisor of Instruction
Admission requirements include:
- Kentucky teaching certificate
- three (3) years of teaching experience
- Director of Pupil Personnel and Supervisor of Instruction only:
a master's degree in education administration or equivalent - Director of Special Education only:
a master's degree in education administration or equivalent
or
a certificate in school psychology
Superintendent
Admission requirements include:
- Kentucky teaching certificate
- three (3) years of teaching experience
- 2 years of successful administration experience
- a strong recommendation form from your superintendent
Check Your Application Status
Want to know what has been received and/or is still missing from your application?
Visit Get Started at Murray State, log into your account, and select "Submit Supplemental Items" at the bottom of your account page. This list will indicate which items you must submit for admissions purposes. As items are received, their "Submission Status" will be updated.
Please Note: Official transcripts must be sent separately from each previously attended institution. Transcripts must be mailed or electronically submitted directly from the sending institution to Murray State to be considered official. Faxed transcripts are not considered official.
Physical transcripts should be sent to:
Graduate Admissions
Murray State University
B2 Sparks Hall
Murray, KY 42071
Electronic transcripts may be sent to: msu.graduateadmissions@murraystate.edu.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Dr. Stephanie Sullivan of our program faculty for more information.
3223 Alexander Hall, Murray, KY 42071Dr. Stephanie Sullivan
Program Coordinator
EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM / ECE Department Chair