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 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
The following forms are now available to download from our website:
- Application for Building Level Administrator's Certificate of License to Teach (pdf)
- Application for Missouri Superintendent's Certificate (pdf)
Click here for questions regarding Administrator Assessments.
You will need to contact the Educational Testing Services (ETS) for registration information.