Master of Education in Educational Leadership online

Add to your qualifications and influence as a leader in the educational community.

Apply by: 10/4/23
Start Class: 10/16/23

Program Overview

See what makes our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership online program unique

$10,872* Total Tuition
12 months* Duration
36* Credit Hours

Mississippi College's Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed to give working professionals a master's degree from a respected university with a strong commitment to academic excellence. Our 100% online degree helps you understand the basis of utilizing research for decision-making and prepares you to be effective and efficient in your role as an education leader.

Using a faith-based curriculum and a transcultural approach, this online educational leadership program’s processes include problem-based learning, cohort groups and portfolio development. We prepare experienced teachers, school administrators and district personnel with the skills and knowledge to lead and the foundation of faith to apply Christian character in leadership situations.

Graduates of this 100% online M.Ed in Educational Leadership program are also eligible for a K-12 administrator endorsement and an upgrade to an AA license upon submission of passing scores from the School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA).

Upon completion of this online educational leadership program, students will:

  • Effectively integrate technology in all outcomes
  • Understand the value of assessing students, teachers and school effectiveness using a variety of methods
  • Appreciate, promote and model the value of diversity while facilitating the achievements of all learners
  • Become effective school leaders by being knowledgeable in their field and by applying state and national standards
  • Demonstrate integrity, trust, respect and character in their lives and in the learning community
  • Effectively integrate technology in all outcomes
  • Understand the value of assessing students, teachers and school effectiveness using a variety of methods
  • Appreciate, promote and model the value of diversity while facilitating the achievements of all learners
  • Become effective school leaders by being knowledgeable in their field and by applying state and national standards
  • Demonstrate integrity, trust, respect and character in their lives and in the learning community
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The Mississippi College Teacher Education and Leadership Department was granted full accreditation of all educator licensure programs at both the initial and advanced levels in April 2021 from the CAEP Accreditation Council.

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$10,872* Total Tuition
12 months Duration
36 Credit Hours

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Tuition

Our affordable tuition can be paid as you go

Mississippi College prides itself on offering a quality private school education at public university prices. The pay-by-the-course tuition cost for Master of Education in Educational Leadership online degree program is affordable and priced with the working student in mind. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify.

* Tuition rates may change at any time.

Tuition breakdown:

$10,872 Total Tuition
$302 Tuition per credit hour

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application Process

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov.
  2. Enter the code of 002415 to choose MC as one of your options.

If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Department at 601-925-3212.

Tuition Breakdown:

$10,872* Total Tuition
$302 Tuition per credit hour

Calendar

See the dates you need to know for your online M.Ed.

The School of Education offers multiple start dates each year for the convenience of our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership online students. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all the required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for their desired program start date.

Now enrolling:

10/4/23 Apply Date
10/16/23 Class Starts
TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End Date
Fall I8/21/238/9/238/14/238/15/238/16/2310/8/23
Fall II10/16/2310/4/2310/9/2310/10/2310/11/2312/3/23
Spring I1/8/2412/27/231/1/241/2/241/3/242/25/24
Spring II3/4/242/21/242/26/242/27/242/28/244/21/24

Now Enrolling:

10/4/23 Apply Date
10/16/23 Class Starts

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Admissions

Steps to being admitted to our online program

The School of Education admission process has specific requirements that students must meet to enroll in the Master of Education in Educational Leadership online program. Find out the requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.

Admission Requirements:

  • Official Transcripts
  • Teaching License
  • Exam Scores

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Online Requirements

  • Send all official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities
  • Must have bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.5 GPA
  • Must hold a standard, renewable teaching license in Elementary, Secondary or K-12 subject area; a copy must be on file with MC Grad Admissions office
  • Documentation of appropriate, professional test scores
  • Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
  • 3 letters of recommendation from a principal, school board representative, and professional peer
  • Verification of Teaching Experience, form can be sent to [email protected]
  • Must maintain 3.0 GPA through program

Transcripts should be sent to:

Mississippi College
Graduate Admissions Office
MC Box 4067
Clinton, MS 39058

Photocopies of your educator's license, resume, and portfolio can be mailed to the above address, faxed to 601-925-7368, or emailed to [email protected].

Comprehensive Exam

  • Applies to all M.Ed. programs and is taken by the student upon completion of program coursework
  • A student with a 3.75 cumulative GPA will be exempt from exam
  • If student does not meet the required GPA, he/she can complete online or in written format and will have one additional attempt to complete if he/she does not pass the first time

License: A photocopy of your Standard Class Educator's License issued by a state department of education or a state educator licensing agency. You must hold a STANDARD, 5-YEAR, RENEWABLE LICENSE to be considered. If you do not have a copy, your school district usually has one on file and will make a copy for you, or an individual may request a duplicate copy of a license by submitting a completed Licensure Application and a $5 money order (personal checks not accepted) to the Mississippi Department of Education; Office of Educator Licensure; P.O. Box 771; Jackson, MS 39205.

Exam Scores: Documentation of acceptable scores are required. You may request the Office of Educator Licensure to provide scores on file by submitting a written request to the Mississippi Department of Education; Office of Educator Licensure; P.O. Box 771; Jackson, MS 39205. The request may also be sent by email to Kathy Hallman at [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name and social security number in correspondence.

Courses

Discover the topics you will study in our online educational leadership courses

To complete the Master of Education in Educational Leadership online program, students must complete the required courses listed below (36 credit hours). Embedded within this program are 330 hours of focused internship and 180 hours of clinical experience for a total of 510 practicum hours.

Please note EDU 6526 and EDU 6536 will be repeated twice.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 1
This overview surveys the elements that make up the Educational Leadership Program at Mississippi College. It will describe the program elements including: (1) program anchors, (2) program content and standards, (3) course structure and sequence, and (4) program processes including Problem Based Learning, cohort groups and portfolio development. The manner in which field experiences are integrated and focused are introduced and the basis for utilizing research for decision making are also introduced in this component
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This dimension investigates the significance of interpersonal connections in schools. The critical value of human relationships and the satisfaction of personal and professional goals will be emphasized. Skill/performance development in the areas of time management, personal/professional development and written/oral/non-verbal expression will also be an integral part of the course. The contextual domain will be incorporated into this course by the investigation of philosophical and cultural values and how these integrate with personal development and interpersonal sensitivity.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is repeated for an additional 5 hours. This dimension is designed to emphasize current research and theory as they relate to curriculum, instruction, assessment and special programs in elementary, middle and high school. Particular emphasis will be placed on the administrator’s role as an “Instructional Leader.” Law-related issues that impact teaching and learning will also be explored. Students will participate in experiences that relate to course content through the Applied Dimension in a variety of school settings.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course includes 90 hours of clinical experience. This dimension focuses on the knowledge, skills, and attributes that are necessary to identify organizational contexts, develop with others a vision and purpose for the organization, and exercise leadership processes to achieve common goals for the organization. Students will engage in a study of transformational leadership, the purpose of which is to create within the organization the internal capacity to achieve significant improvement.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This dimension is designed to assist students interested in educational leadership to develop knowledge and skills in structured planning, information processing and data-based decision making.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is repeated for an additional 6 hours for a total of 300 internship hours and 180 clinical hours. This dimension is the culmination of the student's training and requires him/her to synthesize knowledge and skills in the workplace. Interns will engage in a minimum of 300 clock hours on-site in a variety of meaningful and relevant capstone workplace experiences in diverse settings both at elementary and secondary schools, as well as some outside the educational arena. The primary purpose of the focused internship is to expand the knowledge, dispositions, and skills necessary to become an effective and efficient educational leader. In addition to the workplace tasks, interns will participate in reflective seminars to share ideas and reflect on their on-site experiences. Interns will also have opportunities to broaden their horizons through professional development activities during this dimension.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
 Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. This course is designed to give students the basic understanding of the origin, structure, process, interpretation and application of constitutional, statutory and common law as it relates to education. Concentrated focus will be on local school policy formation and implementation, First Amendment rights with emphasis on contract administration and tory liability, use of school property for religious and other non-school related purposes and student personnel rights with emphasis on procedural due process.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 4
This dimension prepares the prospective transformational school leader to identify community opinion leaders within the school district and in the community and assist them in articulating the district’s and school’s vision, mission, and priorities to the community and the media. An emphasis is placed on the importance of effective communication with various cultural, ethnic, racial, and special interest groups in the community to build support for the school’s program. Problem-Based Learning and internship activities are integral aspects of the curriculum.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 5
This course includes 90 hours of clinical experience. This dimension introduces students to the elements and concepts of administering fiscal, physical and human resources, as well as providing opportunities to apply them in a practical way. The course is designed to provide those who aspire to be educational leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to best resources of a school district in ways which contribute most to instructional effectiveness and efficiency and comply with all local, state and federal mandates and state and regional accreditation standards.
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among Best Value Schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report (2019)

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