GS Graduate Phil Gustafson
Prepared for the Office
It took three calls and two master’s degrees before he felt ready to step into the role of principal.
Phil Gustafson BS ’09, MS ’16, MS ’19 was assigned to St. Mark in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, when he graduated from MLC in 2009. In his 11 years of ministry there, he served as assistant principal and grade 7-8 teacher, and helped with athletic director and technology director duties as well.
“Christian leaders already care deeply about utilizing their educational ministries to proclaim Christ. This master’s program equips these leaders with the financial, administrative, and marketing skills to sustain strong ministry.”
Dr. Jeff Lemke
Graduate Faculty
Master of Science in Educational Administration
Principal Emphasis
100% Online
The principal emphasis prepares candidates to meet the WELS principal standards. Leadership courses focus on servant leadership, vision, planning, communication, and relationships. Administration courses develop skills in management, budgeting, school safety, and outreach. Instructional Supervision courses enable the principal to monitor and develop high quality curriculum and instruction. Practical Application is embedded throughout the entire program, but is especially integrated into the research, field project, or internship components.
This program is for you if you want to . . .
- Establish a Christ-centered school culture
- Cast a gospel-based vision for your school
- Communicate and cooperate more effectively with parents, faculty, and other church leaders
- Develop high-quality curriculum and supervise high-quality instruction
- Expand your ministry’s reach with professional marketing
- Master administrative tasks, budgeting, and school safety issues
- Make transformational changes across your school
Our professors understand your needs and challenges, and they embed practical applications in every course. Learn a new strategy today and apply it in your classroom tomorrow.
Interested in Joining the Principal Credential Cohort?
Members of the Principal Credential Cohort
- receive encouragement and support from mentors and other cohort members
- attend at least three leadership training events
- typically enroll in MLC’s MS in Educational Administration program and receive 50% scholarship for their coursework
- and/or demonstrate competence in the WELS Principal Standards
Eligible cohort candidates
- have three or more years of successful teaching experience
- are not currently serving as principal
- possess leadership gifts and characteristics