Master of Science
Educational Leadership
Degree Overview
Our online education leadership master’s degree will put you in an excellent position to take leadership of your own school. The M.S. in Educational Leadership will prepare you for certification to become a principal, vice principal, or assistant principal. You will become a highly effective, instruction-based, certified principal in 46 of the 50 states.
Who the program is for:
- Experienced, licensed classroom teachers who are interested in becoming school principals.
Note: WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation
to receive NCATE accreditation.
Your program will be flexible and largely self-paced.
Click here to learn more about how your program works.
What You’ll Learn -- Areas of Study:
In this online education leadership degree, you’ll learn all the essential
skills and knowledge needed. This program includes
one domain of study and completion of a capstone project.
Education Leadership
Total Program: 40 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
More details about your challenging course of study
View the Program Guide (PDF)
Answers to your questions
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- Will my state recognize my degree?
- How will I complete my degree?
- Is financial aid available?
How will I complete my degree?
As a WGU student you will combine the knowledge you already possess with online
courses and independent learning resources to prepare for rigorous assessments that
measure your progress in the program. Together with your mentor, you will develop
an Academic Action Plan based upon your personal strengths and weaknesses. You can
learn more by exploring the WGU Experience.
Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain the program in more depth.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, WGU offers federal financial aid. Loans are available to most students, regardless
of financial need, and grants that don’t requirement repayment are available for
those with financial need. You can check into your financial aid eligibility at
any time during the admissions process. Learn more from an
Enrollment Counselor or visit the
Financial Aid section of the website.
