On-Campus w/Online Courses
Program Available
Master's
Program Type
Total Credits
30
Affordability
Private School Education At State School Prices
Why Study Educational Leadership?
An educational leadership degree provides the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to lead and inspire in today’s evolving K-12 educational landscape. The fully online, 30-hour Master of Education in Educational Leadership is designed for working professionals and aligns with Missouri’s certification requirements for principals and K-12 leadership. Courses are continually updated to reflect state standards and are highly practical, enabling students to hone their leadership skills in a way that is directly applicable in their schools. Students may earn credit for prior teaching experience through the Prior Learning Assessment, allowing them to accelerate their path to graduation in pursuit of their career goals.
What You’ll Learn
- You will explore the historical and theoretical foundations of teacher leadership, with a focus on the evolving role of principals in today’s schools. Through field experience, you’ll connect educational leadership standards and best practices to real-world school settings.
- You will be equipped to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum while effectively using assessment data to inform instruction and improve student achievement. You’ll learn how to supervise and evaluate faculty performance to promote high-quality instruction and school improvement. Field experiences help reinforce these skills by applying them directly in K–12 environments.
- Your master’s degree in educational leadership will enable you to examine strategies for building strong school-community relationships and fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments, including internal and external communication and collaboration with families and community partners.
- With a master’s degree in educational leadership, you’ll gain essential knowledge of education law, learning to interpret and apply legal principles that impact public schools, including specialized instruction for students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on due process, discipline procedures, and creating legally sound, inclusive educational environments.
- During the educational leadership degree program, you will develop practical skills in managing day-to-day school operations, including budgeting, safety, human resources, and ADA compliance.
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Tuition & Fees
Park University offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.
Admission Requirements
Ready to advance your career with a graduate degree from Park University? To apply, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.75. Some programs may require additional documentation or review. To graduate, you’ll need to complete 30 to 36 credit hours (depending on the program) and maintain a 3.0 GPA, with no more than two grades of “C.”
Visit Admissions Policies and Procedures to learn more about admission requirements at Park University.
Educational Leadership Career & Future Opportunities
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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
FAQs: Educational Leadership (M.E.) Degree
Graduates of Park’s M.E. in Educational Leadership are prepared for leadership roles such as instructional coordinator, department head, and district administrator. The program emphasizes strategic planning, school improvement, and faculty development—skills essential for advancing into leadership positions in K–12 education.
Yes. Park University’s online master’s in educational leadership is designed for working educators. The asynchronous format allows teachers to complete coursework around their school schedules, making it possible to pursue professional growth without stepping away from the classroom.
Park’s M.E. program includes coursework aligned with leadership competencies required for principal licensure in many states. While certification requirements vary, the program prepares students to meet eligibility standards through a combination of academic rigor and job-embedded learning experiences.
Students benefit from dedicated faculty mentorship, access to academic advising, and career development resources tailored to aspiring school leaders. Park’s commitment to professional development ensures that educators are supported throughout their journey toward leadership roles in public and private school settings.
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