MEd in Education Leadership

Earn a master’s degree to bolster your capabilities as an emerging administrative leader in K-12 education.

The Master of Education (MEd) in School Leadership program will prepare you to lead schools in complex and uncertain times. You will be equipped with advanced training in institutional leadership, mental health and student safety, and a forward-thinking framework for equity and justice.

All students earning this MEd degree will complete the requirements for our K-12 Principal Certificate. They will enroll in the degree program at the same time as completing the certificate program.

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Program Facts

Degree Type

Master of Education (MEd)

Credits

30 credits
(18 are completed in the K-12 Principal Certificate)

Format

Online

Time Commitment

Part-Time

Duration

2 years

Enrollment Term

Fall, Spring, or Summer

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Admissions Requirements

No GRE Exam is required

Upcoming Info Sessions

General Info Session (Virtual)

September 15, 2025 | Noon-1 PM

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General Info Session (Virtual)

November 17, 2025 | Noon - 1 p.m.

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General Info Session (Virtual)

December 15, 2025 | Noon – 1 p.m.

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Program Overview

Real-World Focused

The Master of Education in School Leadership offers practical, real-world experiences to improve student learning and achievement based on cutting-edge research.

Online Classes

The certificate is offered 100% online in an asynchronous format. You never have to log on for a live lecture and can complete courses on your own time.

Principal Certification

The MEd in Education Leadership is a 30-credit degree program that includes 18 credits for the K-12 Principal Certification Program and 12 additional credits to earn the master’s degree.

Professional Growth

The program is for the emerging education leader interested in an administrative position in K-12 education. MEd students ground their academic study in the personal and professional growth of aspiring school leaders in three themes: Ethics, Inquiry, and Integrity.

Internship and Capstone

Internship Experience: Each candidate for an educational leadership certification in Pennsylvania is linked with schools for 360 hours of University-supervised and principal-mentored internship/fieldwork experiences over the 12-month lifecycle of the school.

Capstone Project: Students in this program must successfully complete a Capstone project as part of their Master’s Research Seminar class

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Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this program.

Admission Requirements

Admissions requirements into the program include:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Valid teaching certificate
Demonstrated teacher leadership in your school
Minimum of two years teaching experience (three years preferred)

Additionally, applicants must complete the School of Education online admissions application that will include:

Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Goal statement
Contact information for three professional references
Academic transcript

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Curriculum

The MEd in Education Leadership is a 30-credit program. Of that total, 18 credits will count toward the school’s K-12 Principal Certificate and 12 additional credits are required to earn the master’s degree.

This program curriculum encompasses: