Prepares educators with the expertise needed for the highest level of leadership in school districts.
Future Superintendents and central office professionals are prepared to create policies that promote teaching excellence, student achievement and help schools meet state and federal requirements.
Have you considered moving to a district leadership position? Our Superintendent endorsement is a 32-credit program with rolling admission. Start any semester and enjoy the cohort model. For busy professionals and educators, this program is practical, meaningful, and achievable.
With only one additional internship, continue your district leadership preparation with the Chief School Business Official endorsement. This is an advanced study in the organization, administration and management of fiscal, physical and human resources of a public school district. Designed for Superintendents, this CSBO endorsement is a fully online curriculum that allows you to learn on your own time in your own space and realize significant savings in commuting time and expense.
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
Send your official transcripts
Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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2020 - 2024
Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Median Annual Wage
$105,870
Wage Range
$76,280 – $167,770
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Post-master’s certificate
Construction Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the co
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Median Annual Wage
$114,990
Wage Range
$69,690 – $189,440
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek ag
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
Median Annual Wage
$78,240
Wage Range
$58,360 – $101,590
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Some college, no degree, Post-secondary certificate, High school diploma or equivalent
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific
Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific training and state or federal certification.
Median Annual Wage
$46,340
Wage Range
$35,570 – $61,420
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate, Less than high school diploma
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Bright OutlookDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Median Annual Wage
$79,920
Wage Range
$53,280 – $128,260
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Post-secondary certificate, Less than high school diploma, High school diploma or equivalent
Carpenters
Bright OutlookConstruct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; an
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Median Annual Wage
$60,580
Wage Range
$40,410 – $99,910
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate, Less than high school diploma
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