Educational Leadership
About the Program
Masters of Education - This is a 36-hour program with specializations in: School Leadership K-12, Principal K-12, Educational Foundations and Community College/Higher Education. Although designed and intended primarily for professionals working in educational settings, this degree may also be appropriate for individuals looking to assume leadership positions in other professions. Students also have an option of entering a non-degree certification program that leads to state certification as a principal or superintendent in the public schools. Click here for information on the sponsoring college.
Doctor of Education - This program focuses on administration at the K-12 and Community College/Higher Education levels. Students will have coursework in the areas of foundations, leadership skills, professional specialization and evaluation and research. The program emphasizes developing leadership skills and applying these skills in the contemporary educational environment. Admission to this program is competitive and occurs once a year. Applications require submission of an application portfolio by the first Friday in December of each year for admission in the summer semester of the following year. Click here for information on the sponsoring college.
Degree Options
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Learn more about this degree
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Learn more about this degree
Course Outlook
Courses include: Introduction to Research, Education Law, Philosophy of Education, Comparative Education, Educational Sociology
Degree Requirements
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: School Leadership Emphasis (click here for more information)
- School Leadership Requirements (27 units)
- Electives to meet 36 credits (9 units)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Principal K-12 Emphasis (click here for more information)
- Principal Leadership Requirements (30 units)
- Principalship (3 units)
- Internship (3 units)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Educational Foundations Emphasis (click here for more information)
- Educational Foundations Requirements (33 units)
- Electives to meet 36 credits (3 units)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Community College Emphasis (click here for more information)
- Community College Requirements (24 units)
- Electives to meet 36 credits (12 units)
Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership (Click here for more information)
- Educational Foundations (9 units)
- Leadership Theory (9 units)
- Professional Leadership Emphasis (9 units)
- Research & Evaluation Courses (15 units)
- Electives to meet 63 credits (9 units)
- Dissertation (12 units)
Check the NAU Academic Catalog for more information on all NAU degree programs.
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