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.
Admissions 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 Ohio University)
- 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 (opens in a new window).
- 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.
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For more information please contact:
Marci Shepard (opens in a new window)
Program Coordinator
Patton Hall 302R
740.593.0150