Program Overview

Educational Leadership Degree Programs

The Educational Leadership (EDL) degree programs offer students the opportunity to obtain a degree in Educational Leadership through three different programs: the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MA-EL), the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), or the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree programs.

Program Overview

Students who obtain state administrator certification in either the Elementary and Secondary (ES) Administrator Certification or Central Office (CO) Administrator Certification through an approved alternative route program (e.g., MASSP, MASA, NCSI) can receive up to 15 graduate credits towards their degree.

Program Details

• The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MA-EL) degree program is available for students who wish to pursue a career in educational leadership.
• The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree program is also available for students who have already completed a master's degree and wish to further their education.
• The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program is available for students who wish to pursue a career in educational leadership at the highest level.

Certification and Credits

• Students who obtain state administrator certification in either the Elementary and Secondary (ES) Administrator Certification or Central Office (CO) Administrator Certification can receive up to 15 graduate credits towards their degree.
  • The certification can be obtained through an approved alternative route program, such as:
    • MASSP
    • MASA
    • NCSI