Program Overview

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership

Why Earn Your Education Degree at Saint Leo University?

Accelerate your career with an online Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Find the home and work life balance you need to pursue your degree while enrolling in our online master’s program. Are you already a full-time educator? Take on a new leadership role in your school and community, increase your effectiveness in the classroom, and make a greater impact on the lives of youth.

Wherever you are on your journey, Saint Leo will meet you there. This fully integrated online degree program prepares educators who hold a valid teaching certificate to lead an educational institution, emphasizing the core knowledge and skills required to fully participate in educational governance at the building, district, and community level.

Master's in Education: Educational Leadership Program Details

The Master's in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Leadership prepares educators who hold a valid teaching certificate to lead an educational institution, emphasizing the core knowledge and skills required to fully participate in educational governance at the school, district, and community level.

• Program Location: Education Center Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 2 years
• Credit Hours: 30 hours

Curriculum

The curriculum for the educational leadership degree is aligned with the national Professional Standards for Educational Leaders. Coursework in this program emphasizes three core areas of study: instructional leadership, school operations, and school leadership.

Career Outlook

No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.

• Skills You Will Learn:
  • Instructional leadership
  • Managing the learning environment
  • Learning, accountability, and assessment
  • Decision making strategies
  • Technology
  • Human resource development
  • Ethical leadership
  • Vision
  • Community and stakeholder partnerships
  • Diversity

Real-World Experience

• Florida Certification: Eligibility for Florida’s Education Leadership (Level 1) certification
• Preparation for School Administrator Licensure or Certification: Coursework meets national standards for educational leadership set by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium
• Field Experience: In a supervised practicum, complete school improvement projects that impact curriculum, student achievement, and the school's role within the community. Gain skills in data analysis, school safety, school budgeting, school law, communication, and building community partnerships.
• 21st-Century Classroom: Discover how to enhance learning with technologies such as iPads, the MimioVote assessment system, and interactive SMART Boards.
• Co-Curricular Activities: Join Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society for Educators.

Career Opportunities

Educational leadership degree programs prepare you to serve in leadership roles in primary and secondary schools, community colleges, universities, technical schools, governmental and adult schools. Some educational leaders put their skills to use in the business world, developing training programs for Fortune 500 companies.

• Top Educational Leadership Degree Jobs:
  • Education Administrator: 7% growth, $93,830 per year
  • School Principal: 8% growth, $98,490 per year
  • Postsecondary Administrator: 8% growth, $97,500 per year

Accreditation

Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.