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.

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Program Overview

Dive into the online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program

$11,340 Total Tuition
As few as 15 months Program Duration
36 Credit Hours

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.

$11,340 Total Tuition
As few as 15 months Program Duration
36 Credit Hours

Accreditation

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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:

$315 Per Credit Hour
$11,340 Program Tuition

Tuition breakdown:

$315 Per Credit Hour
$11,340 Program Tuition

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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SessionProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment DeadlineLast Class DayTerm Length
Fall 210/21/2410/7/2410/7/2410/25/2410/25/2412/12/248 weeks

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Admissions

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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 Admissions
University of Louisiana Monroe
Sandel Hall 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209-0600

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*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

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To earn the Master of Education, Educational Leadership online students must complete the following 12 courses for a total of 36 credit hours.

Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes application of research methods in PK-12 setting, the collection and assessment of diagnostic data for student achievement, and the study of existing research and instructional strategies.

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
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Performance-based course to develop teacher leaders to enhance student achievement. Issues and performances emphasize the practice of leadership in the school culture, instructional settings, curriculum, team activities, decision-making, communication, and learning communities.

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
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of multicultural education with culturally and linguistically responsive instructional and assessment techniques. Supports teacher candidates as they develop personal frameworks for reflecting on and interacting with differences, identity, power, justice and equity in the classroom.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to assist school administrators and leaders in developing an effective school-community relations plan. Focus will be on conditions, diversity and changes that affect school-community interaction and its impact on student achievement.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A core class in Educational Leadership preparation, including study of administrative process, administrative behavior, social systems, system analysis, and the development and implementation of collaborative visions designed to enhance student learning at all levels.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A core class in Educational Leadership preparation. Focuses on local, state and federal statutory, constitutional and case laws, rulings and opinions affecting education; also examines the legal and ethical responsibilities of school personnel and the application of provisions for special students.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A core class in Educational Leadership preparation. Focuses on the instructional supervision of the classroom environment, instructional procedures and the evaluation of teaching through the process of observation and consultation. Participants develop control of the instrumentation and procedures which enable them to gather, display and interpret data relevant to the evaluation of classroom environments.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A core class in Educational Leadership preparation. Provides an overview of the theoretical framework for the practice of leadership resulting in the application of theory and best practices for future leaders in educational organizations.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A core class in Educational Leadership preparation. Initiates vision of leadership development by integrating elements of the teaching/learning process (planning) with basic leadership skills of communication and motivation.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A core class in Educational Leadership preparation. Administrative and supervisory responsibilities are explored and practiced as they relate to finance, buildings and facilities, transportation, and auxiliary programs. Candidates will apply financial knowledge and skills.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Capstone experience for all candidates seeking administrative certification. Supervised experience in multiple settings beginning before school starts (EDLE 5055) and ending after school ends (EDLE 5060). Supervision provided by school district mentor and a university faculty member. Includes planned, problem-based experiences with a minimum of 120 clock hours of on-site work in 14 specified areas. Two major projects will be completed each semester. $200 field experience fee.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Capstone experience for all candidates seeking administrative certification. Supervised experience in multiple settings beginning before school starts (EDLE 5055) and ending after school ends (EDLE 5060). Supervision provided by school district mentor and a university faculty member. Includes planned, problem-based experiences with a minimum of 120 clock hours of on-site work in 14 specified areas. Two major projects will be completed each semester. Candidate must obtain a passing score on the SLLA Examination prior to receiving credit for Internship II. $200 field experience fee.

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