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Master's of Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure

Program Code: ME6229 (Athens Campus)
Program Code: ME5027 (Regional Campus)

Overview

Through a balanced online and in-class instructional approach, the Master’s in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure is a 36-credit program completed over three semesters. The courses align with National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards, embed key Ohio educational initiatives, and include an internship that prepares candidates for the required Ohio licensure exam and school leadership. The program format is a cohort model that meets on Saturdays to accommodate working professionals. New cohorts begin each summer (applications due by April 15)  at the Athens and various regional campuses. 

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University and an I-20 cannot be issued. International students seeking an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership must apply to the non-licensure program (ME5028). 

Term Program of Study Credits
Summer  I
EDLE 6400 The Principalship 3
Summer I
EDLE 6425, The Role of the Principal in Instruction 3
Summer II
EDLE 5090 Education and the Democratic Community 3
Summer II
EDLE 6110 Law for Educational Leaders 4
Fall 
EDLE 6015 Intro to Leadership and Organizational Management 4
Fall 
EDLE 5910 Educational Leadership Internship I 2
Fall
EDLE 5110 Colloquium in Educational Leadership 2
Fall
EDRE 5010 Introduction to Educational Research Methods 3
Spring
EDLE 6980 Educational Leadership Data Gathering Portfolio 3
Spring
EDLE 5911 Educational Leadership Internship II  2
Spring
EDLE 6610 School-Community Relations and Education Policy 4
Spring
EDLE 7071 Comparative Cultures and Education 3

Admissions Requirements

  • Online application: Degree program code ME6229 (Athens) or ME5027 (Regional)
  • Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended for bachelor’s and master’s education with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale (unless from Ohio University) 
  • Active professional teaching license (or the ability to obtain one before the program begins)
  • Three letters of professional recommendation that describe the academic skills and professional potential of the applicant   
  • Statement of purpose (2-4 pages, double-spaced) to assess the applicant’s writing skills, career commitment, leadership potential, and professional goals
  • Current résumé/CV is preferred but not required.    
  • Note: For international applicants who are non-native speakers of English, a minimum TOEFL or IELTS is expected, as indicated on the Graduate College English Proficiency website .

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University and an I-20 cannot be issued. International students seeking an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership must apply to the non-licensure program (ME5028).   

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For more information, contact:

Marci Shepard
Program Coordinator
Patton Hall 302R 
740.593.0150

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