Educational Leadership
About the Program
Lead Beyond the Classroom
The Educational Leadership M.Ed. program is designed for certified educators ready to advance into leadership roles at the school or district level. Candidates develop professional knowledge and practical skills in instructional leadership, school law, finance, curriculum planning, and organizational management. Graduates are eligible to add Tier I Leadership Certification to their teaching certificates, provided all Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification requirements are met.
Customize Your Degree
Higher Education (Track)
The Higher Education Administration program is a specialization in the M.Ed. program in Educational Leadership that is designed to develop individuals who have the capability to take on administrative and leadership roles in a variety of higher education settings.
Teacher and Educational Leadership (Track)
The dual Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership, Tier I is a fully online, cohort-based program designed for educators ready to grow into leadership roles. This program blends theory and practice to develop effective leaders who achieve instructional improvement and school-wide success.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
30 Hours
Delivery Format:
Online
Completion Time:
3 Semesters
Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- Leads to Tier I Educational Leadership certification in Georgia
- Designed for working educators seeking school- or district-level roles
- Taught by faculty with real-world leadership experience at the school, district, and state levels
- Emphasizes research-based practices with immediate workplace application
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Some concentrations have specific admission requirements. Please check under the tracks listed above
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
