Administration Requirements
Missouri requires the completion of an advanced degree with a major emphasis in Educational Administration from an approved college or university. Missouri also requires the recommendation for certification from the designated recommending official of an approved college or university. This recommendation must be part of the Application for the Certificate. We are not able to evaluate transcripts for Administrative certificates.
- Elementary Principal K-8 (pdf)
- Middle School Principal 5-9 (pdf)
- Secondary School Principal 7-12 (pdf)
- Special Education Director K-12 (pdf)
- Career Education Director 7-12 (pdf)
- Career Education Director Postsecondary (pdf)
- Superintendent K-12 (pdf)
Additional Administration Resources
Since June 1, 2011, all educator certification applications are only submitted electronically through the Department's new online certification system. To begin the application process, applicants (i.e. new graduates, educators seeking renewals and upgrades, and substitutes) will need to create a user I.D. and profile. Once an individual account and access is established, the applicant can select the appropriate online application to complete and submit to the Department.
- Information for School District Officials
- Help Guide for the Certification System
- Access to the New Certification System
Click here for questions regarding Administrator Assessments.
You will need to contact the Educational Testing Services (ETS) for registration information.