Master's in Educational Leadership
Program Code: ME5028 (Athens)
Program Code: ME5029 (Regional)
Overview
Through a balanced online and in-class instructional approach, the Master’s in Educational Leadership is a 30-credit program completed over three semesters. The program prepares students to be leaders in education and related fields such as P-12 school districts, government agencies, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The courses align with National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards. Other graduates enter doctoral programs in leadership and related fields. The program format is a cohort model that meets on Saturdays. New cohorts begin each summer (applications due April 15) or fall (applications due July 30) at the Athens and various regional campuses.
91̽»¨s Requirements
- Online application: Degree program code ME5028 (Athens) or ME5029 (Regional)
- Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended for bachelor’s and master’s education with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale (unless from 91̽»¨)
- Three letters of professional recommendation that describe the academic skills and professional potential of the applicant 
- Statement of purpose (2-4 pages, double-spaced) to assess the applicant’s writing skills, career commitment, leadership potential, and professional goals
- Current résumé/CV is preferred but not required
- For international applicants who are non-native speakers of English, a minimum TOEFL or IELTS is expected, as indicated on the Graduate College English Proficiency website.
- If you wish to complete the Master’s program with a Principal License, please see our Master’s of Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure program.
International Student Requirements
- International students seeking an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership must apply to the Athens-based cohort, ME5028.
- The Graduate College application deadlines for international students are December 1 for Summer and February 1 for Fall.
- The I-20 document deadlines are April 3 for Summer and May 15 for Fall.
- The application deadlines US citizens/permanent residents are April 1 for Summer and August 1 for Fall.
| Term | Program of Study | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| *Summer 2 | EDLE 5090 Ed and the Democratic Community | 3 |
| *Summer 2 | EDLE 6110 Law for Educational Leaders | 4 |
| Fall | EDLE 6015 Introduction to Leadership and Organizational Management | 4 |
| Fall | EDLE 5910 Ed Leadership Internship I | 2 |
| Fall | EDLE 5110 Colloquium in Ed Leadership | 2 |
| Fall | EDRE 5010 Intro to Ed Research Methods | 3 |
| Spring | EDLE 6980 Ed Leadership Data Gathering Portfolio | 3 |
| Spring | EDLE 5911 Ed Leadership Internship II | 2 |
| Spring | EDLE 6610 School-Community Relations and Education Policy | 4 |
| Spring | EDLE 7071 Comparative Cultures and Education | 3 |
**These courses can be taken in the summer at the beginning or end of the program or in the fall at the end of the program.
For more information please contact:
Marci Shepard
Program Coordinator
Patton Hall 302R
740.593.0150