(36 hours)

The Masters in Educational Leadership program prepares teachers to become leaders in curriculum, instruction, classroom management, and other critical areas in education and can lead to the Principal license. Program content includes strategic planning and management, communication and collaboration skills, and data-driven decision making; advocacy and ethical leadership are emphasized. Upon completion of the program and 10 additional hours of coursework including a two-semester internship, candidates may add the Principal license to their original licensure/s. A specialty exam in the area of educational leadership is required by the Ohio Department of Education for the license. To qualify for the principal license, a candidate must hold the Master’s degree, pass the prescribed examination, have a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license, and have two years of successful teaching at the age level for which the principal license is sought. Candidates who already have a master’s degree may pursue the licensure program by completing the coursework indicated as licensure only (*). 

The program consists of 12 semester hours of Foundation courses, 9 semester hours of Core courses, and 15 semester hours of Cognate courses. Candidates may elect to complete an additional 10 semester hours of required post-masters Cognate courses for the Principal license (see EDSU** and SPED** courses below).