Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Leadership, M.Ed.


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About the Educational Leadership Graduate Programs


The Educational Leadership graduate programs are designed for individuals seeking to become certified elementary, middle or secondary school principals, supervisors of an individual or comprehensive educational area, school superintendents, or assistant superintendents. In addition, specially designed programs are available for individuals seeking to become middle managers in other education organizations. The degree is not required for certification, and certification requirements may vary based on academic credit.

Master of Education Degree Requirements (M.Ed.)


(a minimum of 30 credits)

The degree program must be planned with an adviser to ensure that degree and/or certification requirements are satisfied.

Foundations Courses (6 credits)


Culminating Activity (3 credits)


  • (3 credits)
  • OR A full year of an administrative internship and the completion of a leadership portfolio. 

    Note:  The three internship semesters must be taken consecutively; however, they may be taken in any order to accommodate student schedules.  A leadership portfolio must be submitted after completing three consecutive internship semesters.  Internship credits do not apply towards a Master’s Degree.

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