Program Overview
What Our Online Educational Leadership Master's Offers You
The Master of Science in Education (MSE) in Educational Leadership degree is designed to develop leaders in the educational community. Through this program, you will focus on areas of learning that include designing curriculum, implementing research-based instructional strategies, using assessments for learning, effectively motivating students and managing your classroom. You will also get to choose an elective specializing in elementary, middle, or high school curriculum.
$11,916
Total Tuition
As few as 20 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
$11,916
Total Tuition
As few as 20 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
Arkansas State University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly known as the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone: 202-223-0077.
Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework. The Capstone course is the final course taken and requires that all other courses are successfully completed to enroll. Courses are tightly integrated and focused on application-based curriculum. This program can be completed in as few as 20 months.
Within this master's degree, students focus on areas of learning that include:
- Developing dispositions, knowledge and skills to become a building-level school leader and administrator
- Building learning communities that support the success of all students and promote continuous organizational improvement
- Integrating theory and practice through authentic, performance-based field activities
As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for licensure in his/her state as it applies to the participation in an out-of-state degree program.
This program requires Live Text.
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"I've become such a better teacher because of the courses I've taken."
– Kevin Hazelrigg, MSE Educational Leadership graduate
Tuition
Pay for Your Online MSE Program by the Course
Our Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership program offers the same affordable tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included in the total tuition.
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total | U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total |
| $291.00 | $40.00 | $331.00 | $873.00 | $120.00 | $993.00 |
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Calendar
A-State Online Dates and Deadlines
Our MSE in Educational Leadership online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, with accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2023 | 5 wk | 05/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 06/19/2023 |
| 5 wk | 07/03/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 06/19/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/21/2023 | |
| Fall 2023 | 7 wk | 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 08/11/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 09/22/2023 |
| 7 wk | 10/16/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 10/12/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 11/17/2023 | |
| Spring 2024 | 7 wk | 01/08/2024 | 02/23/2024 | 12/15/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 01/04/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 02/09/2024 |
| 7 wk | 03/04/2024 | 04/26/2024 | 02/19/2024 | 02/23/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 03/01/2024 | 04/05/2024 | |
| Summer 2024 | 5 wk | 05/28/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 05/17/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 05/24/2024 | 06/14/2024 |
| 5 wk | 07/02/2024 | 08/01/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 06/21/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 07/26/2024 |
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | 7 wk | 08/23/2022 | 10/07/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 08/18/2022 | 08/19/2022 | 09/23/2022 |
| Spring 2023 | 7 wk | 01/10/2023 | 02/24/2023 | 12/01/2022 | 12/01/2022 | 01/05/2023 | 01/06/2023 | 02/10/2023 |
| Summer 2023 | 5 wk | 05/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 05/01/2023 | 05/01/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 06/16/2023 |
Admissions
Follow Our Streamlined Admission Requirements
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the MSE in Educational Leadership online program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and one year of teaching experience. Make sure to review full admission requirements below. At this time, International students may not be accepted into any Educational Leadership program – only students with a valid US teaching license who are working in a US school district are eligible for this program.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 2.75 cumulative GPA (or 3.0 on last 60 hours) on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
- Valid, active US teaching certificate
- Commitment from a building level administrator who will function as your mentor during the program. View acceptable mentors (.PDF)
Note: If you have below a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA and are admitted, you must make a grade of B or better during the first 9 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University.
- Complete online application
- Pay the nonrefundable $30 fee
- Send official transcript(s) from the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the sending institution.
- Provide proof of valid, active US teaching certificate
- Provide contact information for building level supervisor who will function as your mentor
Additional Information
While not required for admissions, Teacher/Leader Effectiveness Credentials will be required prior to registering for your first course.
Unless otherwise noted, Arkansas State University has not confirmed if a program has met requirements for an out-of-state licensure. Please refer to the Program Approval Map to determine which programs are eligible to be offered in States and to find relevant State Agency contact information. Eligibility to offer in a State does not guarantee the program will meet State licensure/ certification requirements.
Please contact your State’s Professional License Department/Board to ensure that your chosen distance education program meets your State’s requirements in which you intend to practice.
As part of the student's portfolio, the following information is required to be completed prior to registering for the 3rd term (second semester):
- Video Essay
- Writing Sample
These additional documents are not required to render an admissions decision.
As part of the student's portfolio, the following information is required to be completed prior to registering for the 3rd term (second semester):
- Students who fall below the minimum admission requirements (GPA) or who are denied may send a written letter of appeal, GRE or GMAT scores (may be unofficial), and additional supporting information to [email protected]
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Courses
Read About Our MSE in Educational Leadership Online Classes
Students pursuing this degree must complete 36 credit hours, including core courses (33 credit hours) and one curriculum specialization course (3 credit hours). Educators seeking teaching certification in Arkansas must complete an additional course (3 credit hours) on Arkansas history (read more details below).
ELFN 6773: Introduction to Statistics and Research
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introductory course in methods and techniques of research, and the statistical treatment and interpretation of research data.
ELFN 6763: Philosophies of Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on various educational philosophies with emphasis on implications of their tenets on educational theory and practice.
ELAD 6203: Ethical Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Presents an overview of educational administration for practitioners within the context of ethical and professional behavior.
ELAD 6073: School Law
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on constitutional and statutory provisions and court decisions regarding the legal aspects of education.
ELAD 6003: School and Community Relations
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on concepts, programs, and procedures for establishing and maintaining positive relations between the school, its constituents, and related agencies.
ELAD 6053: Planning and Resource Allocation
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Addresses planning and resource allocation in public schools with special attention given to site-based management.
ELAD 6573: Leading School Improvement
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the qualities, dispositions, and characteristics of effective leaders, along with research and evaluation strategies for school improvement.
ELCI 6083: Supervision and Evaluation of Teaching
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Combines attributes of supervising teaching with the formal aspects of teacher evaluation via emphasis on adult development, clinical supervision, and evaluation processes and models extant in public schools.
ELAD 6033: Administration and Supervision of Special Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an in-depth study of and an exploration into the administrative processes of special education.
ELCI 6063: Curriculum Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on perspectives, skills, and processes necessary for managing curriculum and formalizing the curriculum decision-making process.
ELAD 6593: Supervised Internship
Duration: 14 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on authentic problems and activities that require candidates to demonstrate leadership skills and practices integral to school leadership. The internship must be completed during the semester in which a candidate completes the degree.
Take one of the following three curriculum courses.
ELCI 6323: Elementary School Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern elementary school.
ELCI 6423: Middle School Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern middle school.
ELCI 6523: Secondary School Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern secondary school.
Applicants seeking an Arkansas teaching license by reciprocity who hold a valid license from another state in Childhood (P-4), Elementary Education (K-6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or Secondary Social Studies (7-12) must meet an Arkansas History requirement by documentation of the successful completion of three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas History at an accredited college or university OR a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas History through Arkansas IDEAS. Applicants holding a valid license in areas other than the four mentioned above do not have to meet the Arkansas History requirement. HIST 3083 History of Arkansas (offered in summer terms only) meets the Arkansas history requirement.
HIST 6333: Seminar in Arkansas Studies
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Intensive research seminar covering various aspects of Arkansas history.
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