You will be prepared to take on an entry-level administrative or supervisory position in a school or district educational environment. Graduates gain the knowledge and experience needed to take a leadership role. School principals and supervisors coordinate curriculums, manage staff and provide a safe and productive learning environment for students. They set and oversee academic goals and ensure that teachers have the equipment and resources to meet those goals. Principals may establish and supervise additional programs in their school, such as counseling, extracurricular activities, and before- and after-school childcare. About 20,600 openings for elementary, middle, and high school principals are projected each year, on average, from 2025- 2035.

What will I Learn in the Educational Leadership Master’s program?

You will receive a broad view that encompasses every aspect of the school administrator’s role, from managing human resources and school-community relations to understanding curricular trends, school financing, facilities operations and legal considerations. You will also obtain licensure for the school building-level principal position by coupling your studies with courses prescribed by the Maryland State Department of Education. The program is aligned with the standards set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education for Administrator I endorsement. The purpose of this degree is to prepare students for entry-level positions in educational leadership by equipping them with the techniques, skills, and concepts appropriate to the field. Each Master’s candidate will be thoroughly introduced and tested for mastery of the standards-based assessments – on multiple occasions - throughout the coursework.

Our Alumni

Our educational leadership graduates have secured successful and rewarding careers in school settings as elementary, middle, and high school principals overseeing all operations, including coordinating curriculums, managing staff and providing a safe and productive learning environment for students.