Master of Education (MEd)

The MEd in Educational Leadership emphasizes leadership development, data-informed decision-making, and strategic planning, preparing graduates to effectively lead schools and districts in today's evolving educational landscape. Our program is 32 credit hours and offers an interdisciplinary curriculum through 11 uniquely crafted courses. Through four core courses, five targeted courses, an internship experience and a practicum capstone, you gain the expertise to be dynamic, influential and ethical leaders in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

Summer 1

EDUC-6000Educational Leadership Orientation

0 credits

EDUC-6001The Principalship

3 credits

EDUC-6005Ethics and Law in Education

3 credits

Fall 1

EDUC-6004Leading Standards-Driven Instruction

3 credits

EDUC-6009Research and Data-Driven Decision-Making

3 credits

Spring 1

EDUC-6003Equitable and Inclusive Leadership

3 credits

EDUC-6008School Finance

3 credits

Summer 2

EDUC-6002Administration and Supervision of Personnel

3 credits

EDUC-6007Special Education Law for Education Leaders

3 credits

Fall 2

EDUC-6006Policy and Politics for Education Leaders

3 credits

EDUC-6090Capstone

2 credits

EDUC-6097Internship

1-3 credits

Three credits of internship are required. Internship courses could be taken in either Spring 1, Summer 2, or Fall 2 and/or split across more than one of these terms. (NOTE: One credit requires a minimum of 40 hours of a supervised internship experience.)