A Path to Leadership
If you are a currently certified teacher with at least three years of classroom experience, Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Education in Educational Leadership program can help you become a leader inside and outside of class. Through theoretical and practice-based learning, enhance your skills in curriculum development, student assessment, education technology, collaboration and leadership. The MEd in Educational Leadership degree online is ideal for licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement. This program does not lead to initial licensure.
Designed for working educators, this master's in Educational Leadership can be completed in as little as 18 months, with two courses per term.
Earn your MEd in Educational Leadership degree online or at our Manchester, N.H., campus and be eligible for New Hampshire Principal Certification or New Hampshire certification as a curriculum administrator or assistant principal.
Candidates seeking a comparable teaching or administrative license in a state other than New Hampshire must meet the out-of-state certification/licensure requirements for your state to be licensed. Please note that we currently accept applications only from residents of the following states for this program's online endorsement pathway: New Hampshire, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Vermont and Virginia. The initial licensure pathway currently is available only to New Hampshire residents. Use the navigation tool to the right for more information about state requirements.
Advantages of the Master's in
Educational Leadership
- No GMAT or GRE required for admission.
- No upfront tuition payment with employer tuition reimbursement.
- Learn innovative leadership and educational practices from instructors who are accomplished academics and industry experts.
- One-to-one, personalized support from an academic advisor.
- Graduate in as few as 18 months, with 2 courses per 11-week term.
- In-class or online course work leads to the same SNHU diploma.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of three years of teaching experience is required for this principal certification program. A copy of current teacher certification must be submitted to an SNHU admission counselor, and teacher certification must be included on a prospective student's resume.
Education programs are accredited by:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
- New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification