The Master of School Administration (MSA) degree is designed to prepare individuals to become school leaders.  Program studies are aligned with the North Carolina School Executive (NCSE) standards and include strategic planning, problem solving, instructional leadership, managerial leadership, political analysis, organizational theory and development, and leadership skill application.  The program consists of 42-semester hours (including a year-long internship experience) and is designed to allow full or part-time study.  With successful completion of the appropriate licensure exam, the MSA may lead to license in the areas of administration ( North Carolina principal license 012, class P) and supervision ( North Carolina curriculum instructional specialist level I license 113, class S).