Online M.A. in Educational Leadership

Degree: MA Mode of study: Online Location: Online
Degree Type
Master's Degree
Program Type
Graduate
Location
Online
College
Education, Health & Human Studies
Department
Leadership, Middle, & Secondary Education
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Take the next step to become a leader in your school.

The M.A. in Educational Leadership is designed for experienced teachers who have a strong belief in continuous school improvement and a desire to become a transformational leader. Leaders who have a commitment to changing the lives of all students through engaging in a high quality, rigorous program of study focused on continuous school improvement will thrive in this program. 

Since Southeast has been preparing educators since 1873, you can feel confident in our history, our reputation, and our accreditation. We're consistently recognized for academic excellence by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings for institutions in the Midwest and fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. 

What You'll Do

As an educational leadership student, you’ll learn the tools to become a transformative leader who develops high quality programs to inspire, empower, and prepare students to succeed. More specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • Participate in an innovative project-based learning curriculum 
  • Explore the five Missouri leadership domains: visionary, instructional, managerial, relational, and innovative. 
  • Engage in productive learning relationships with students from a variety of districts. 
  • Gain real-world experience with an internship experience in your district. 

What Can You Do with an M.A. in Educational Leadership? 

A master’s degree in educational leadership prepares students to take on administrative roles in schools and school districts. The program fulfills the requirements for the K-12 Building Level Principal Missouri certification, with test preparation built into the program. 

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Educational Leadership by the Numbers

  • $101K

    Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for elementary, middle, and high school principals is $101,320.

  • 5

    Semesters

    You can finish the program in as little as five semesters with Southeast Online’s year round-classes.

Educational Leadership Administration Curriculum

Degree Map

The degree program is designed to be completed in five semesters including summer. Students should contact an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress. Students may begin the degree during any semester.

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Where Leadership Meets Education

  • During Southeast Missouri State University's Tomorrow's Teachers event, two students collaborate using a tablet as they work on their Master's in Educational Leadership. The scene showcases the dynamic and technology-integrated aspects of their academic pursuits.
  • Seated student teacher instructs a standing child on a project as part of their educational leadership degree program, showcasing the hands-on and mentorship aspects of their academic journey.
  • Two seated students engaged in a discussion at a table, each with a laptop, one gesturing with hands out, as they collaboratively work on their degrees in Educational Leadership. The scene captures the interactive and thoughtful nature of their academic pursuits.
  • A seated student teacher provides instruction to a child seated in front of a laptop as part of their pursuit of a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. This scene underscores the hands-on mentorship and leadership skills being cultivated in the educational leadership program.

College of Education, Health and Human Studies

This degree is housed within the College of Education, Health and Human Studies. The college boasts programs that train students in mind, body, and soul. So, whether you want to teach, to care, to support, or to fix, we have a program to get you there.

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Assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Middle and Secondary Education

"Teachers can play pivotal roles in fostering knowledgeable, passionate, equity-minded, critically thinking, and risk-taking change makers. Through our interactions, our modeling, and our teaching approaches, we can help cultivate these qualities in our students. My experiences living and teaching overseas have intensified my enthusiasm for helping students recognize the roles they play in their local and global communities. "

Dr. Sarah Lillo

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Online Learning at Southeast

When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at Southeast takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.

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Accreditations

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  • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) logo
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Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.

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