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.
- Degrees & Offerings
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- M.Ed.
- Location
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- Online
- Department
- Program Contact
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Graduate Program Coordinator of Educational Leadership, Principal Certification, Supervisory C&I Certification
Virtual Information Session
You're invited to the M.Ed. Educational Leadership Virtual Information Session on Monday, December 15 at 7 p.m. on Zoom! Join program faculty as they preview coursework, program options, internships, course embedded projects, program delivery, career options, job outlook, graduate assistantships, and the application and admission process. Registration available below.
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 in all PA public institutions.
Program Details
- Incoming Cohorts: The Summer 2025 cohort has reached capacity. The Fall 2025 application is available now online.
- 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.
- Affordability: Our M.Ed. Educational Leadership program is recognized as one of the most affordable options in the field! To help you plan ahead, we also offer a Cost Estimator Tool that gives you a preview of your investment.
ONWARD AND UPWARD
Program Faculty
Thomas Starmack
- Graduate Program Coordinator of Educational Leadership, Principal Certification, Supervisory C&I Certification
- Bloomsburg
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