Licensure program for building-level administrative roles as principals, curriculum administrators, and program administrators with emphasis in either special education, gifted talented, or adult education. Individuals engage in internship experiences over at least two semesters in PK-12 settings.
(Individuals with an appropriate master’s degree may pursue an Educational Specialist degree that could include a Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) plan of study for adding a building-level administrator license.)
Accreditations/Achievements: SLMA is an NCATE accredited program. Each of the leadership courses are built upon the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders.
Graduates are required to pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment prior to receiving their licenses; the percentage of graduates successfully completing the examination on the first attempt is among the highest in the state.
Program Contact:
Matthew White, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator SLMA/Program Coordinator EDLP
mwhite19@uca.edu
Mashburn 230F
(501) 450-5206
CONTACT UCA ONLINE
ucaonline@uca.edu
(501) 852-UCAO (8226)