Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Eastern Washington University

Program Details

The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program develops skills to become effective school leaders, and provides the knowledge and understanding of the expectations and responsiveness necessary to lead.  The curriculum is grounded in the principles of best practices in educational leadership, management, and administration, preparing students with the practices most likely to improve instruction in elementary or secondary schools.  Students learn the laws related to the duties and powers of school employees and students and the skills for strategically leading the planning, decision-making, communication, management, and change processes needed in contemporary schools and communities.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

  • School law
  • Leadership for today’s schools
  • Supervision of instruction

This rigorous online program prepares candidates for strong leadership positions in education. It may be completed in as little as twelve months. This degree is not a school principal certificate. A teaching certificate is not required for admission. Students enjoy networking with other learners and faculty to broaden their educational experience. The online master’s degree in Educational Leadership can lead to a lifelong, rewarding career in education supervision and leadership.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Eastern Washington University is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)