Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Winthrop University

Program Details

Prepare for excellence in your new role as a principal or assistant principal in an elementary or secondary education school.

The online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at Winthrop University develops the skills listed in the eight standards set by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA). These standards focus on: Mission, Vision, and Improvement; Ethics and Professional Norms; Equity, Inclusiveness, and Cultural Responsiveness; Learning and Instruction; Community and External Leadership; Operations and Management; Building Professional Capacity, and an Internship.

The program is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

You can graduate within two years, learning online when and where it’s best for you.

You’ll learn in small classes that provide lots of personalized attention and complete three application-based internships to build your experience level.

The online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership prepares you to improve student achievement and be an efficient leader of your school who consistently demonstrates high ethical standards in all aspects of the role. Some students have pursued careers in educational administration and related roles. You’ll learn how to act as a powerful community collaborator who can advocate for all children.

By graduation, you’re prepared to sit for the Praxis Educational Leadership exam in South Carolina, passed by 99 percent of our graduates who take it.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Winthrop University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Winthrop University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees. In addition, many individual programs at Winthrop hold specialty approval from industry accreditors.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Occupational License, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview, Essay/Writing Sample

Additional Info

  • Applicants having a GPA of 2.9 or less may submit an official GRE score of 151 on the Verbal Reasoning section and 153 on the Quantitative Reasoning Section OR Submit an official score of 392 or above on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).