Master of Education in Educational Leadership Online
Prepare to grow your influence on positive change and advance your career in education by earning your M.Ed in Educational Leadership online from ULM.
Program Overview
Dive into the online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program
Learn how to develop and implement a collaborative vision designed to enhance student learning and policy at all levels with a Master of Education, Educational Leadership online degree program from the University of Louisiana Monroe. This 100% online program is taught by the same faculty members who teach on campus and who are committed to building relationships with you and developing your understanding of the educational system.
Coursework for this online educational leadership program gives you valuable tools that help you improve student performance and meet the challenges posed by accountability requirements and a changing society as a Principal. Study administrative processes and social systems, the legal and ethical responsibilities of school personnel, and be ready for new career opportunities.
Career opportunities include:
- School Principal
- District Administrator
- Instructional Coordinator
- Dean of Students
- School Principal
- District Administrator
- Instructional Coordinator
- Dean of Students
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ULM offers a variety of M.Ed. programs and an Ed.D. program online. Check out our other online education programs.
Accreditation
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Tuition and Fees
Our budget-friendly tuition can be paid as you go
Tuition for the Master of Education, Educational Leadership online program is affordably priced and can be paid by the course. Financial aid may be available for eligible students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. Educational Leader | $315 | $945 | $11,340 |
Financial aid info
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov, using the Federal School Code for ULM: 002020.
If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 318-342-5320.
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Calendar
Deadlines and class schedules for the master's in educational leadership online
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership online program features eight-week courses and five start dates each year.
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| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Class Day | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/21/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/10/25 | 3/13/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/21/25 | 5/13/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
See the requirements for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership online program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your Master of Education, Educational Leadership online. The requirements for admission include:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Teaching certificate with three years teaching experience
Online Program Admission Requirements
- Current teaching certification
- Three years teaching experience (do not need to be currently employed)
- Louisiana residents must take certification exam*
- Regular admission: undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and higher or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, from a regionally accredited university, with no GRE score considered in the decision to admit
- Applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements may be asked for a current resume with professional references.
- Conditional admission: minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50 or 2.75 and higher on the last 60 undergraduate hours, from a regionally accredited university, for automatic conditional
- Must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Submission of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
- Official transcripts or test scores are sent directly from the issuing institution or evaluation agency in a sealed envelope or electronically.
- Applicants should have earned grades of C or better on all previous graduate course work
Transcripts and official documents can be electronically submitted to [email protected].
If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate AdmissionsUniversity of Louisiana Monroe
Sandel Hall 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209-0600
Have a question? Call us at 800-917-3236.
*Students in Louisiana must take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) exam to graduate as certified educational leaders in Louisiana. Students located outside the state do not need to sit for the certification exam.
To view the M.Ed. Educational Leadership program in the ULM Graduate Catalog, click here.
Courses
Read about our online Educational Leadership classes
To earn the Master of Education, Educational Leadership online students must complete the following 12 courses for a total of 36 credit hours.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze various approaches to collecting, analyzing and reporting data in educational settings; and the procedures involved in each approach
- Conduct a thorough review of literature using local libraries, online technology, the internet and electronic databases
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and report educational research through the design of a research project using one or a combination of research methodologies
- Critically analyze published, refereed and non-refereed educational research reports
- Use data to identify a problem practice at a school or other educational setting
- Apply principles of qualitative and quantitative for school/ program assessment
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the ethical principles of educational research
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop site-based initiatives and demonstrate site-based leadership to enhance the academic achievement of all students
- Build relationships, work groups and teams to improve student success and schools
- Assume a leadership role in the development of a positive school and community culture
- Work with stakeholders to create learning communities
- Assume an active role in the development of curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Conduct school improvement efforts, including professional development, the uses of technology and roles of leaders as change agents
- Use research and data from multiple sources to design professional development activities for implementation
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