Grow upon your past knowledge and skills and prepare for your future in an administrative position in a Pre-K–12 setting. By specializing in Pre-K–12 principal at USD, you will become a reflective leader and skilled educator whose practices and decisions draw upon the best available theory, research and experiential wisdom. Our program is a great fit for students seeking an alternative route to an Ed.D. degree without the need for licensure. Reflective decision-making engages administrators in cycles of thought and action based upon theoretical, ethical and professional knowledge. Work with expert professors who offer mentorship as you design an individualized plan of study that emphasizes the administrative context and meanings that are most important to you.
Become a forward-thinking leader with marketable skills in primary and secondary education with a Pre-K–12 principal specialization at USD.