M.Ed. in Educational Leadership — On-campus

Classes in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership are designed for asynchronous delivery on your home computer, although all classes are also offered on the Concordia campus. Online classes are seven weeks in length, and can be accessed via the Internet at the time and location that is most convenient for the student. The degree is designed for classroom teachers desiring to develop leadership skills and teachers considering careers in educational administration. If you are interested in pursuing our online learning program, please apply here.

Program Objectives

In addition to meeting the objectives for all M.Ed. programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership will demonstrate skills in:

  • Designing and implementing curriculum
  • Integrating technology into the faculty development process
  • Taking a leadership role in developing a collaborative work environment that incorporates the use of research-based best practices
  • Consulting, being able toassess the classroom and school environments, and making appropriate, research-based recommendations for school and classroom improvement

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Course Requirements (30 — 32)

  • EDU 502 Developing Character through the Curriculum (3)
  • EDU 520 Curriculum Design and Assessment (3)
  • EDU 535 Theories of Teaching and Learning (3)
  • EDU 595 Community of Learners (3)
  • EDU 601 Principles of Education Research (3)
  • EDU 602 Contemporary Educational Thought (3)
  • EDU 620 School and Community Partnership (3)
  • EDU 622 School Law (3)
  • EDU 626 Organizational Change (3)
  • EDU 698/699Action Research/Thesis (3)
  • Those pursuing this Master’s degree to obtain the Continuing Teaching License need to take two additional courses:
    • EDU 500 Professional Planning Seminar* (1)
    • EDU 697 Professional Assessment Seminar (1)

* Take as first course in the program

A candidate may enter the program with any course. EDU 601, however, must be taken prior to EDU 698/699. Those who take one course at a time with no break can complete the program in 17 months. Courses repeat in an 11-month cycle.