To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a master's degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, demonstrate interest in the mission of P-12 schools, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on the master's degree,
Letter of endorsement from current school administrator and two other recommendation letters,
Statement of purpose*,
Copy of valid teacher's license,
Evidence of three years of teaching experience,
R'sum, and
Interview.
*We encourage applicants to follow the guidance below when preparing a Statement of Purpose. In no more than two pages, please respond to the following items:

Describe your interest and purpose for applying to the program, including your short- and long-term career goals.
Describe your experience in P-12 education, including the variation of your experience and why you believe the experience prepares you for a leadership role.
Describe your demonstrated competencies in increasing student achievement citing specific data examples. Provide explanation of instructional expertise leading to increases.
Describe your demonstrated competency in creating a classroom culture of equity and high expectations. Provide explanation of evidence-based strategies to establish such a culture and at least one specific example.
Describe your vision for leadership including the skills and behaviors you believe contribute to productive and effective educational leadership.
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above