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Connect Theory to Practice

The School Leadership, M.Ed. program is designed for educators who wish to become school principals or administrators. It seeks to develop and empower student-centered leaders to mobilize knowledge for school leadership in more just, democratic, and ethical directions.

The 30-credit-hour online program allows teachers to complete their master’s degree in two years of part-time enrollment while working full-time. The program includes an optional principal licensure track for candidates wanting to also add an Ohio administrator’s principal license credential to their current educator’s license. The Principal Licensure track requires 33 credits.

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School Leadership Curriculum and Courses

The School Leadership, M.Ed., coursework challenges students to ask complex questions about the leadership context of schools and embodies a sense of hope and possibility for the future of schools. Our students include teacher-leaders who aspire to lead from the classroom, as well as those who aspire to the principalship, and other district leadership roles, including curriculum and student services. 

The curriculum is based on the Ohio Principal Standards and the National Educational Leadership Preparation standards. Most SLP courses are taught by full-time Miami faculty; some are taught by current school leaders. The program is offered as a part-time pursuit and is fully online. Much of the coursework is connected to the students’ leadership work in their schools, which their school principal or district administrator guides.

A distinctive feature of the School Leadership program is the cohort system. Students are accepted in cohorts, reflecting the department’s vision of educational leadership as a collaborative process. Under the cohort system, a selected group of individuals who aspire to build leadership roles progress together through a designed program, creating networks and mutually supportive practices as they advance through their coursework.

  • EDL 607 School Law
  • EDL 645 Supervision of Teaching
  • EDL 614 Family-Community-School Partnerships
  • EDL 648 Data-Informed Decision-Making in Education
  • EDL 723 Public School Finance
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Quick Facts

  • 30 Credit Hours
  • Online Course Delivery

School Leadership Career Options

Graduates of the School Leadership M.Ed. program step into professional roles where they guide, inspire and transform school communities. Whether you’re planning to become a building principal, instructional coach or district leader, this program equips you with the knowledge of law, finance, community engagement and data-driven decision-making you’ll need to lead with confidence. As a full-time educator working toward licensure and a master’s degree, you will emerge ready to shape the future of PreK-12 education and to support teachers, students and families in thriving learning environments

Additional Opportunities

TEAM Scholarship

The Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarship provides a discount on graduate tuition and fees for Ohio PreK-12 Educators.

Scholarship Information

Internship

A one-year internship is integral to the program. Each student identifies a school principal mentor to observe and test the application of theory to a field site. The internship provides professional networks as well as leadership mentors.

Facts and Stats

A Degree That Holds Its Worth

43k

Loyal College of Education, Health, and Society Alumni

Miami University Data

100%

Post-Graduation Success Rate

Miami University Data

Top 50

National Public University

U.S. News & World Report, 2020

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Application Information

Applications are accepted for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Candidates apply to Miami University’s graduate school via its online application and upload the required application materials:

  • Transcripts from all collegiate coursework.
    • An undergraduate degree is required with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
  • Copy of a professional teacher license.
  • Personal statement.
  • Two letters of recommendation.

Applicants will not upload reference letters. You need only to provide references’ names, job titles and professional email addresses on the application. Miami will collect the letters. Your references may be colleagues, teachers, or peers who can attest to your professional work, potential for successful graduate study, and potential for making a positive contribution as a school leader. The application may require a non-refundable $50 application fee.

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Explore what it means to be a graduate student at Miami University, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.

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513-216-2237
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Department of Educational Psychology

Guy L. Parmigian, Ph.D. (he/him)
Asst. Clinical Professor and Superintendent Licensure Coordinator
Department of Educational Psychology
McGuffey Hall 304
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056

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