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Are you a new student? Begin by reviewing the New Student Checklist for your program pathway:
Educational Leadership MEd New Student Checklist for Online Students
Educational Leadership MEd New Student Checklist for Sync Students
Academic Advising
Academic Advising
Your academic advising team is Team Educator Prep!
Phone: (602) 496-1397; M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm AZ Time (MST)
Email: GradEdPrep@asu.edu - Please give us 24-48 hours to respond to your email
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Make an appointment: https://calendly.com/d/3tr-7d9-5hv
Appointments are highly encouraged especially for new students or if you have multiple questions or complex issues to discuss.
To call or schedule an appointment? Here are some guidelines for determining which is most appropriate.
Meet the Team (click to learn more)
Your advising team works together in a system to keep you informed, on track, and supported throughout your program. Here is some information about the roles within the team.
Your Academic Advisors:
Aile DeRienzo - Academic Success Advisor, Sr
Kayla Kane - Academic Success Advisor, Sr
Amber Mesko - Academic Success Advising Coordinator
Jordan Moore - Academic Success Advisor
Aile, Amber, Jordan and Kayla are the core members of your advising team, who you will interact with most frequently. They are experts on your program and can assist with all things academic.
Other members of the advising system:
Lizzy Shuey - Student Support Specialist - Helps to support the work of the advisors. You may hear from Lizzy about things like registration, submitting your iPOS/Plan of Study, etc.
Langley Dunn - Student Support Specialist - Helps to support the work of the advisors. You may hear from Langley about things like registration, submitting your iPOS/Plan of Study, etc.
Tiffany Williams - Academic Success Advising Coordinator, Sr - Works behind the scenes to coordinate advising, though you may hear from her occasionally.
Megan Gamarra - Coordinated Care Strategist - Works with students who need coordinated care. If you are experiencing difficulties and need support, know that you can submit an "SOS" form and receive assistance from the coordinated care team.
Program Description
Program Description
For more information on this program please visit:
Students are encouraged to read and understand the MEd Educational Leadership (Principalship) Student Handbook.
Course Sequence
Course Sequence
To determine the recommended course sequence to follow for your program use the drop down arrows below that correspond to the term you were admitted for. It is important to follow the assigned course sequence and discuss any variation from the sequence with an academic advisor.
If circumstances find you needing to veer from the recommended course sequence, we invite you to schedule an advising appointment to devise an altered course sequence together. Any changes to your course sequence will also need to be reflected on the Plan of Study (iPOS) and approved by advising.
The complete list of required coursework for the program, in no particular order, can be found on the ASU Degree Search website.
Please refer to the Principal Preparation Program EDA 584/684 Internship Handbook for deeper insights into the Internships!
The ASU Academic Calendar displays start and end dates for sessions A, B, and C. Dynamically dated course dates can be found in Class Search under the specific course. Session A and B do not overlap and run for about 7.5 weeks in Spring/Fall semesters, while Session C runs the full length of a semester which is roughly 16 weeks.
Not all courses are offered in every session, and what session courses are offered are subject to change each term.
ASU Online
ASU Online
courses meet asynchronously via Canvas
2026 Start Term
Spring 2026: Online Pathway
Summer 2026: Online Pathway-Coming soon!
Fall 2026: Online Pathway-Coming soon!
2025 Start Term
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Fall 2025
2024 Start Term
2023 Start Term
Fall 2023
ASU Sync or West Valley
ASU Sync or West Valley
courses meet synchronously via Zoom unless noted as iCourse
2025 Start Term
Fall 2025
Kyrene District Cohort (Note: this sequence is only for students admitted to the Kyrene Cohort)
Scottsdale District Cohort (Note: this sequence is only for students admitted to the Scottsdale Cohort)
2024 Start Term
Fall 2024
Mesa District Cohort (Note: this sequence is only for students admitted to the Mesa Cohort)
iPOS/Plan of Study
iPOS/Plan of Study
Every graduate student at ASU must complete an "iPOS", or Interactive Plan of Study. The iPOS functions as a contract between the student, the Mary Lou Fulton College, and the ASU Graduate College. It outlines the program requirements, including courses necessary to complete the student's program. Furthermore, its submission and approval is required for graduation. Advising will pre-fill the iPOS for each student and submit on the student's behalf.
Use your course sequence to determine when you are taking each class and in what section it should be listed on your iPOS.
NOTE: Completing your iPOS indicates the courses you PLAN to take and when. Completing your iPOS is NOT the same thing as registering for classes. You still must register yourself in all your courses each semester via My ASU > My Classes box > Registration > Add.
Culminating Experience
Culminating Experience
The successfully completed Applied Project course (EDA 593) constitutes the culminating experience for the Master’s Degree. A grade of "B" or better is required in Applied Project in order to graduate. A registration override is needed to enroll in EDA 593. If you have questions about the Applied Project or need the override to enroll in this course, please contact GradEdPrep@asu.edu.
Principalship Certification Requirements
Principalship Certification Requirements
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has more requirements for certification beyond completing the ASU Principal Certification program.
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) outlines certification requirements. However, we have condensed this information and tailored it to account for our teacher/administrator certification programs. We recommend that you prepare the above prior to or during the final semester of your program so there is no delay in receiving your teacher/administrator certificate.
Tests Required for Certification
The following National Evaluation Series (NES) tests are needed for Principal certification:
AEPA/NES® Principal Subtest I and II, which are available on the AZ Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) Website.
We recommend that you pass these exams just prior to or during the final semester of your program so there is no delay in receiving your certification.
Additional Program Resources
Additional Program Resources
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