Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)

Educational Leadership

100% Online 30 major credits * 20 Months

Affordable Tuition

$139/mo

*if using financial aid

How to Pay

Program Highlights & Benefits

Learn effective school organization, management and leadership

20 month completion time, including holiday breaks

No GRE or admission tests

No weekend classes

What You Learn

The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership degree at CSP Global is designed to prepare practitioners and scholars to meet the learning needs of students in the contemporary educational setting. Graduates will learn how to meet those needs equitably and inclusively, from an administrative lens, through evidence-based best practices. A few highlights of the program include: 

  • Professional policy and ethics
  • Inquiry, with a focus on educational issue analysis and application
  • Culturally responsive practices
  • Curriculum design and change
  • Financial resources and management

How You Learn

The M.A.Ed.: Educational Leadership degree is an accelerated 20 month cohort program. Students take one course at a time every eight weeks, with the option of face-to-face modality, as well as the synchronous or asynchronous online learning format, with a weekly discussion board engagement, and optional virtual meetings.

Career Outcomes

A significant number of graduates from the program have advanced to the role of Instructional Coach, Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA), Classroom, Department, and or Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leadership. This degree is excellent preparation for those who desire advancement to the Educational Specialist and or a terminal degree. CSP Global’s goal is to help you amplify your administrative educational career.

The M.A.Ed.: Educational Leadership degree resides in the Department of Graduate Teacher Education. Some of the incentives through the program include:

  • Faculty mentorship. Students engage with veteran educators and leaders who approach the curriculum practically and with evidence-based methods
  • Professional networking. Many opportunities to engage with fellow cohort members globally
  • Cost. CSP’s graduate program has one of the lowest costs per credit ($395) of any degree in the Twin Cities.
  • Time to completion. Designed to fit your busy schedule. Take one course at a time, program includes holiday breaks, and still complete your degree in 20 months.

CSP Global’s Graduate Education program makes you a part of a community of learners with access to many on-campus and virtual events, including the fall and spring professional and research symposia with speakers on current educational issues and on completing the capstone research.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be fully equipped and qualified to meet the needs of today’s K-12 students and aid in their educational success.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts in Education in Educational Leadership

ED 502Educational Issues3
EDL 550Leadership and Human Resources Management in Education3
ED 508Legal and Ethical Issues in Education3
ED 521Educational Research and Applications3
ED 554Curriculum and Instruction3
EDL 556Supervision and Improvement of Instruction3
ED 507Diversity in Education3
EDL 557Financial Resources3
EDL 553Educational Policy and Administration3
ED 590Conducting Research and Completing the Capstone3
 Total Credit Hours:30
Please Note:

This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.