The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed. Leadership) delivers specialized knowledge and administrative skills to help you advance your career and make a positive impact on a greater number of learners — whether in the school system or a range of non-profit or corporate organizations. The program offers two optional tracks in K-12 and in Training and Development for individuals who want to expand their career opportunities even more to positions outside of the education sector.

The M.Ed. Leadership is an attractive master’s degree designed for working teachers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds looking to acquire skills in educational leadership. For almost two decades, we have dedicated ourselves to mastering and innovating in the virtual space to create an education of excellence that helps professionals of all backgrounds find success. From our Apple-recognized status to our curriculum designed specifically for the digital platform, we constantly work to raise the bar of online learning. Our program is offered entirely online and can be completed in as little as one year, enabling you to earn your advanced degree without putting your career on hold.

Earn your master’s in education at Lynn University and experience the convenience of an online program that will enhance your earning potential and broaden your professional network. You’ll study advanced topics, such as instructional leadership, human resources and curriculum planning, and hone the skills you have already developed as an undergraduate. Plus, you have the opportunity to take a specialization in training and development, where you'll learn instructional design and strategy and organizational analysis skills.

The master’s in education program is a one-year online program—perfect for busy professionals who aspire to leadership positions in education.

What you’ll learn in the master’s in educational leadership program

• Ethical issues and implications
• Theory of educational leadership
• Laws and rules governing educational institutions

Courses:

Browse the curriculum, course descriptions and requirements for the Educational Leadership: School Administration K-12 program.

Instructional Design

In this course, students will explore various design strategies to effectively communicate learning objectives within instruc tional settings. In addition to learning a variety of instructional design approaches, students will learn how to evaluate design strategy and examine which approach is best for their audience.

Data Driven Decision Making

The course provides a broad overview of how administrators and teachers take ownership in the action research process by using a statistical data analysis package. Course participants will learn to analyze and act on student performance data to improve and drive classroom instruction. The role of instructional leaders and the development of teacher competencies for data and trend analysis will be examined. Effective strategies will be discussed as a powerful tool for system-wide school improvement and connecting instructional decisions to assessment.

School Communication, Policy and Practice

The course prepares aspiring school leaders to understand and use the principles of interpersonal, oral and written communication, and follow a professional code of ethics and values in diverse settings. The primary focus is on emerging communication technology, handling crisis communication, legal and management issues, impacting media communication, role of instructional leaders in building parental support, and developing community relations to enhance learning.

Career opportunities:

With an M.Ed. in school administration, you can choose from a variety of careers that work with children from kindergarten through grade 12. No matter what you choose, you'll leave with a valuable skill set that you can apply to a range of careers right away. See where your new degree can take you.

Curriculum specialist

Curriculum specialists provide schools with learning plans, teaching strategies and testing methods for the classroom. They design the roadmap for courses and show teachers how to best navigate their students throughout the school year.

Director or supervisor

Preschool and elementary directos/supervisors direct the teaching staff at their school and manage the high-level operations such as curriculum, budget and major in-school or field trip programs.

Principal/vice principal

Principles and vice principals oversee all daily efforts and build a more safe and fruitful learning environment each year. They help develop the curriculum and manage the faculty to create a supportive and sensible atmosphere for students.

Admission requirements:

• Completed application
• Personal statement
• Official university documents or transcripts bearing the institution’s seal or stamp, issued in English or with a certified English translation.
  • If these are from outside the U.S. university system, your documents/transcripts must be reviewed by an international evaluations company. We recommend identifying one at NACES.
  • Send the verified documents directly to our Office of Admission.
• Current resume
• English language proficiency scores, unless you’ve previously attended an English-first institution
• Supportive document:
  • Letter of recommendation from a professor or employer

Tuition-$24,000 for 1 year