Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership is a graduate level program that can help take your career to the next level by preparing you for a leadership role while setting the course for student success with specialized options including our PK-12 Principal Certification and PK-12 Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification.
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- M.Ed.
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- Online
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Graduate Program Coordinator of Educational Leadership, Principal Certification, Supervisory C&I Certification
Program Options
M.Ed. Educational Leadership programs available:
- PK-12 Principal Certification: For practicing educators with proven experience and is offered as either a Master’s in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) or as certification only.
- PK-12 Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification: For practicing educators with proven experience and is offered as either a Master's in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) or as Certification only. Prepares graduates to hold an administrative position (including building principal) in all PA public institutions.
Program Details
- Flexible Start Dates – Applications are accepted for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
- Program Delivery – Delivered 100% online (combination of synchronous and asynchronous classes). Classes are typically offered during the evening, from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
- Meaningful Learning Experiences – We strive to constantly integrate present principals and administrators into our program to create meaningful learning experiences for future school leaders.
- Endorsement – Endorsed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
- Mentorship – Students are required to have a seasoned administrator act as their mentor throughout the program.
- 100% PRAXIS Pass Rate – Graduates have a 100% PRAXIS pass rate on the 1st attempt.
- Job-Embedded Learning – We pride ourselves on the ability to provide job-embedded learning through various situations and settings.
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