Through the M.Ed. in educational leadership program, teaching professionals are developed into successful teacher leaders and district administrators. Teacher leaders are educators who simultaneously take on administrative roles outside of their classrooms to assist in functions of the larger school system. School administrators manage school operations, support staff, and work to create a safe, positive learning environment for all students. These strong leaders have a passion to motivate and inspire students and help to drive innovation and change in the P–12 education system. Tuition: 6 credits at $695 per credit hour (two, six-week classes per term) - $3,570

Degree/Credentials: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Undergraduate Achievement: Possess an undergraduate cumulative grade point average equal to or greater than a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or a grade point average equal to or greater than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) with a minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate study. Experience: Provide a curriculum vitae or résumé. Essay and Writing Ability: Applicants will submit an essay of approximately 250-500 words which outlines the applicant’s career aspirations and rationale for applying to the program. This piece will demonstrate the candidate’s ability to write at the graduate level. Professional Recommendations: Provide two recommendations from employers or former professors who are in a position to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate level study and research, as well as suitability for educational leadership. Consideration for Conditional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be judged on a case-by-case basis and will be asked to submit additional documentation in an attempt to gain conditional admission. Personal Interview: Applicants may be selected for an interview to be conducted using phone/video conferencing. Applicants who successfully complete the interview will be admitted into the Master of Education program. TOEFL Requirement: For admission into the Master of Education program, applicants whose primary language is not English must have a recent IBT (Internet- Based TOEFL) score of 100 or more in addition to meeting other program requirements.