Educational Leadership Degree and Certification Programs
Master's Degree Programs
![](https://ed.lehigh.edu/sites/ed.lehigh.edu/files/styles/wide_list_image/public/iStock-1047616816_2.jpg?itok=3F--77ue)
Master's (M.Ed.) Educational Leadership
Graduates work as PK-12 school leaders.
![](https://ed.lehigh.edu/sites/ed.lehigh.edu/files/styles/wide_list_image/public/220401_Baker%20Institute_036.jpg?itok=gB6VASlz)
Masters (M.Ed.) Educational Leadership - Global Program
Graduates work as school leaders in international schools.
![](https://ed.lehigh.edu/sites/ed.lehigh.edu/files/styles/wide_list_image/public/iStock-1044815792_0.jpg?itok=JU4ReKGy)
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership – Urban Principals Academy@Lehigh (U*PAL)
Graduates work as PK-12 school leaders and college/university administrators in urban environments.
Doctoral Degree Program
![](https://ed.lehigh.edu/sites/ed.lehigh.edu/files/styles/wide_list_image/public/iStock-1070271494_1.jpg?itok=MhmBSEuN)
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
The doctorate of Educational Leadership program is designed to provide candidates with several avenues of study to enable them to reach their career goals, whether that be as a top K-12 school administrator, the head of a community organization or institution, a researcher investigating the best practices in the field or a leader in a government agency.
Pennsylvania State Certification Programs
![](https://ed.lehigh.edu/sites/ed.lehigh.edu/files/styles/wide_list_image/public/iStock-998338684_3.jpg?itok=cyv3N99U)
PK-12 Principal Certification
Our 13-course program is designed for educators who are interested in assuming a position as a Principal.
![](https://ed.lehigh.edu/sites/ed.lehigh.edu/files/styles/wide_list_image/public/iStock-1125941762_0.jpg?itok=751yqJWZ)
Superintendent PK-12 of Schools Certification - Letter of Eligibility
This 6-course program (additional 4-courses that comprise a apprenticeship) is designed for PK-12 administrators seeking certification to excel in the superintendent role.
![](https://ed.lehigh.edu/sites/ed.lehigh.edu/files/styles/wide_list_image/public/iStock-1135346386-1_3.jpg?itok=4y82HIsK)
PA State Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification
This 7-course program builds the capacity of aspiring supervisors to work closely with school leaders to improve teacher effectiveness and thereby improve student learning.