Master of Education in Educational Leadership (Licensure)
Colorado Christian University
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Program Details

Experienced academic professionals can boost their career options with this online master’s in education administration that leads to principal licensure in the state of Colorado. The Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Licensure track, prepares students with vital leadership skills and knowledge of the many facets of school administration. Graduates will possess the vision and understanding necessary to help maintain, evaluate, and improve school environments to benefit their students.

The program is specially designed to accommodate busy, working, adult learners. Take one course at a time during five-week sessions. The curriculum can be finished in as little as 20 months, even while working full time.

Courses cover topics such as:

  • Ethics and school law
  • Human resource management
  • Organizational culture in academic settings
  • Stakeholder engagement

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Colorado Christian University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Successful completion of CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies education licensure programs will result in a university recommendation for licensure to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure he/she meets all additional CDE licensure requirements including content testing and background checks. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state’s teacher licensure reciprocation process and requirements.
  • Applicants must have a minimum of two years teaching experience; may be in a public, charter, or private school.
  • Individuals holding a valid teacher license are not required to submit to another background check. However, if the teacher license has lapsed, a principal candidate, doing a principal internship, must submit to a background check to be in a school setting.

Restricted States

Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington

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