Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership, Licensure – ME6229 (Athens), ME5027 (regional)
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus, Regional Campuses (including but not limited to Chillicothe, Southern, and Lancaster)
Terms of Entry: Summer only
Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Program Overview
The master’s degree program in Educational Leadership involves a minimum of 37 semester hours encompassing the study of the foundations of educational leadership, the nature of school organizations, human relations in educational organizations, and research methods and applications. Additional coursework, specialized study and field experiences are included to prepare the students for varied administrative roles.
Through a balanced approach of on-line and in-class instruction, all campus models include a blended course format with a weekend cohort (to accommodate working professionals) with the option of taking traditional on-campus courses. Additionally, the program offers face to face and online courses in a condensed format of 5 – 8 weeks during the summer. The program offers course work and internships required for obtaining a master’s degree in educational leadership and an Ohio principal’s license. Students may choose to pursue only master’s degree via the Master’s in Educational Leadership, without Licensure or students may pursue only the Principal Leadership and License Certificate . Students following the standard program of study for master’s degree with principal licensure requirements complete the program in four semesters.
Program Learning Outcomes
Emphasizing the knowledge, skills, and practices of responsive leadership, the Educational Leadership Program fosters a vision of humane, engaging, inviting schools and educational settings; including:
- Understanding of leadership theory and models of practice
- Understanding of organizational behavior and management principles
- Commitment to social justice and democratic principles to promote academic excellence, equity and a more knowledgeable citizenry
- Hands-on experience in an appropriate internship setting
- Understanding of effective change theory and adult learning principles
- Commitment to, and practice in, research and evidence-based practice and application
Opportunities for Graduates:
The program is committed to preparing students to be agents of change in education and related fields such as government agencies, foundations, and private non-profit organizations. Program graduates typically assume positions as leaders of learning organizations, school principals, school superintendents, and other P-12 educational leaders, or they may continue to serve as teachers in P-12 settings. In addition, graduates who work in the public or private sector fill other leadership and/or administrative roles in those organizations. Other graduates enter doctoral programs in leadership and related fields.
Further Information
Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/ed-studies/ed-admin-masters
Admission Requirements
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Completed application form
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A current résumé/CV and cover letter
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Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended for bachelor’s and master’s education
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Three letters of recommendation that describe the academic skills and professional potential of the applicant
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An autobiographic essay (2-4 pages, double-spaced) will be used to assess the applicant’s writing skills, career commitment, leadership potential, and professional goals.
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A personal interview with a faculty member (phone/virtual meeting) may be required.
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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT required.
International Students
This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.
Graduation Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 37 credit hours as follows:
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