Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration

Online Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration

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Learn to lead schools effectively

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration online program from Worcester State University is designed to develop your educational leadership expertise and prepare you for more rewarding opportunities supporting academic excellence within the school system and beyond.

This online master’s program helps you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective educational leader. The online MEd in Educational Leadership and Administration program will prepare you to become an innovative leader who is ready to elicit change in educational systems and organizations. As a student, you will gain knowledge about finance and budgeting, law and governance, strategic planning, curriculum design, and collaborating with the community. The areas of study include instructional leadership, family and community engagement, professional culture, and management and operations.

While this program does not lead to initial licensure, graduates may complete an apprenticeship program to pursue principal / assistant principal licensure in the state of Massachusetts.

As a graduate of the program, you may pursue a career in educational leadership including, but not limited to, curriculum coordinator, private school administrator, educational researcher, curriculum and instructional leader at educational sites and museums, director at private learning institutions, administrator for educational programs (such as tutoring centers and after-school programs), community liaison, and more. If you are residing in Massachusetts and you are interested in pursuing principal / assistant principal licensure in Massachusetts, you may inquire about our apprenticeship program for more information.

In this program, you will learn:

  • Instructional Leadership: Promote learning and growth by cultivating a shared vision that makes effective teaching and learning the central focus of a school or organization.
  • Management and Operations: Promote learning and growth by ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment, using resources to implement appropriate curriculum, staffing, and scheduling.
  • Family and Community Engagement: Promote learning and growth through effective partnerships with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders that support the mission of an organization or school.
  • Professional Culture: Promote success by nurturing and sustaining a culture of reflective practice, high expectations, and continuous learning for staff.

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Explore sample courses in this program.
EA-912 Introduction to Educational Leadership
This course introduces students to best practices and standards for school administrators and the theoretical underpinnings of educational leadership/administration.
3 credits
EA-913 Action Research for School Administrators
The course focuses on qualitative/quantitative research whereby the students learn to carry out action research. Students conduct research addressing educational best practices and standards. How to write case studies is also addressed as a way to do research.
3 credits
EA-915 Economic and Operational Dimensions of Education
This course focuses on blending the skills required for effective resource allocation coupled with the need to make practical and strategic decisions that promote student achievement in a safe/orderly learning environment.
3 credits
EA-918 Family and Community Engagement
Focus is on ways to build strong working relationships and connections between families, community providers, and schools. How to effectively communicate and learn from families from diverse backgrounds and community members in order to promote student learning is emphasized.
3 credits
EA-923 Governance, Ethics, and Law in Education
This course focuses on the myriad legal, ethical, and mandated regulations that must be considered in creating and operating a school system.
3 credits
EA-924 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Aspiring Leaders
This course seeks to engage aspiring leaders through a constructivist approach to teaching and learning with a focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment (CIA) that can positively impact the achievement of all students. CIA is examined from a theoretical and practical perspective with a focus on the administrator’s role in driving change that is grounded in research, data, and equity for all.
3 credits
EA-931 Administration of Programs for Children with Special Needs and ELLs
The administration and implications of legislation for administrators who are responsible for implementing special education programs and programs for English language learners.
3 credits
EA-970 Professional Culture
This course focuses on ways to promote success of all students by examining, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture of reflective practice, high expectations, and ethical behavior. The importance of developing a shared vision, strong interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication in diverse environments are highlighted.
3 credits
EA-972 Enhancing Teacher and Student Performance
The major focus is on supervision and evaluation practices that promote high standards, reflection, and increasing student achievement. The course provides the participants with the necessary skills to hire and evaluate staff, promote improvement, and dismiss educators when needed.
3 credits
EA-973 Building Capacity for Shared Vision and Educational Change
Participants examine the many variables that contribute towards realizing a school’s vision and influencing student learning. The student identifies and analyzes these variables using school, family, and community data. Planning for implementing change is part of the focus.
3 credits

Admission Requirements

  • Complete online application for admission
  • Pay $50 application fee
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA
  • Provisional admittance for 2.5 to 2.74 GPA, pending faculty review
  • Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an instructional or related role in a preK-12 educational setting
  • Submit two academic or professional references
  • Submit a career essay

Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:

Mailing Address:
Graduate Admissions Office
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602

Email: gradadmissions@worcester.edu

Students residing in Massachusetts who are interested in pursuing principal / assistant principal licensure in Massachusetts may inquire about our apprenticeship program.

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