PROGRAM OVERVIEW

For educators beginning their leadership journey, the Center for Educational Leadership offers a fast track, convenient Master in Educational Leadership (Cohort Track) that is delivered 100% online with synchronous virtual course meetings on select Saturdays. Learn about our online classes. » 

This specialized Master in Educational Leadership Cohort Track Program provides students with the opportunity to earn their master’s degree and principal’s license in only 5 semesters and 10 courses - just *30* credit hours total! The principal internship is included in these hours; no additional courses are required to earn the license.

The Master in Educational Leadership Cohort Track Program features:

• Nationally accredited and Standards-based program.
• Master's degree and principal's license.
• Accelerated Program Track: 10 courses (30 credit hours) in 5 semesters.
• Cohort Model: cultivating professional learning networks.
• 100% Online Format with synchronous virtual course meetings on select Saturdays.
• Instructors are Scholar Practitioners: school leaders who are currently engaged in building and district-level leadership work.

Over 70% of CEL program graduates are hired into new jobs in administration and school leadership.

Visit our CEL Admissions Procedures page for application directions for the Master in Educational Leadership Cohort Track Program.

For the indicated fields on the online Graduate Application, choose the following degree and program options to apply to this master's program:

• Degree Type: Master’s Degree
• Intended Major/Program of Study: Education - Educational Leadership MED - Cohort Track Program

Admissions Requirements (Cohort Track Program)

To qualify, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum G.P.A: 3.0
• Two years of teaching experience under a valid teaching license, OR
• Two years successful work experience in a school under a pupil service license, which would include individuals working as school counselors, psychologists, nurses, audiologists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, and orientation and mobility specialists

Course Sequence

Option 1: Fall Start

Option 2: Spring Start