Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Fairmont State University

Program Details

Enroll in an online education administration degree and enhance your professional opportunities.  This program, taught by experienced teacher-leaders, principals, and superintendents, leads to eligibility for West Virginia certification.  Instructors also act as mentors and well-connected members of the educational leadership network in West Virginia.  The curriculum provides hands-on experiences that help develop real-world skills, including best practices based on current educational leadership research.  

Graduates will be eligible for certification as:

  • PreK-12 Principals
  • Superintendents 
  • Supervisors of Instruction

You will be able to be employed in public, private, or charter schools, higher education institutions, and state Department of Education offices.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Fairmont State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV