Master's (M.Ed.) Educational Leadership, Online Global Program
Course Requirements: 10 courses (30 credits)
Typical Course Load: 1-3 online courses in fall, winter, spring, and summer
Time to Completion: 16 months
Application Deadlines: July 15 for fall start, December 15 for spring start, and April 15 for summer start
Application Requirements: Online application, resume, two-page personal statement, transcripts, undergraduate GPA of 3.00+ (or 12 graduate credits with a GPA of 3.00+), and proof of English proficiency. Letters of recommendation are no longer required.
International Applicants: A transcript evaluation is required for degrees completed outside of the US
Overview
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Online Global Program is designed for educators working in international schools across the globe. The recently redesigned program includes 10 courses now offered entirely online to better suit the needs of international educators.
The course content and skills acquisition in the Global Educational Leadership program are designed to balance the latest research in Educational Leadership with practical relevant experiences for future and current school leaders. Courses are intentionally designed for you to apply your current and past experiences to the theories you are learning to prepare you for effective leadership in international schools. You will also enhance your writing skills and research skills at the graduate level.
The masters degree is professionally focused and our alumni work as principals, school heads, school directors, superintendents, curriculum directors, teacher leaders, education consultants, and education policy advisors across the globe in international schools and in their home countries. The masters program can serve as preparation towards a principal certification or a doctoral degree.
Students can complete the program in as little as 16 months. Courses are primarily online asynchronous and can be completed on your own time. Some courses include synchronous course meetings offered at a time reaching the widest number of students.
Example Curriculum
All 10 required courses are offered in a 16-month cycle. Terms offered may change.
|
Term |
Course |
Subject |
Course Type |
Credits |
|
Fall 1 |
EDL 476 | School Resources Management | Required | 3 |
|
Fall 2 |
EDL 400 |
Organizational Leadership & Change Management |
Required |
3 |
|
Winter |
EDUC 403 |
Research |
Required |
3 |
|
Spring 1 |
EDL 421 | Instructional Leadership | Required |
3 |
|
Spring 2 |
EDL 479 | School Law and Ethics | Required |
3 |
| Summer | EDL 424 | Leadership: Self & Groups | Required | 3 |
| Summer | EDL 423 | Leading Inclusive Learning Systems | Required | 3 |
| Summer | EDUC 471 | Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives | Required | 3 |
| Fall 1 | EDL 420 | Data-Based Decision Making | Required | 3 |
|
Fall 2 |
EDL 467 | Supervision and Professional Development | Required |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 30 |
Contact: Julia Aughenbaugh, julia@lehigh.edu