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Online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Programs

Build critical, in-demand leadership strategies and effectively motivate students at all grade levels with an online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program.

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Why Choose SE’s Online M.Ed. in Ed Leader Programs?

  • 100% online coursework: Earn your educational leadership degree while you work with courses accessible anytime, anywhere.
  • Competitively priced tuition: Take advantage of SE’s affordable tuition at $280 per credit hour with pay-by-the-course options.
  • Streamlined admission process: Apply easily with no GRE requirement and multiple start dates.
  • High-quality instructors: A network of support is always available as you work toward your online M.Ed.

Why Study Early Child Development at SOSU:

  • Affordable and Accelerated: Earn a respected M.S. in Native American Leadership online in as few as 12 months and for only $347 per credit hour.
  • One-of-a-Kind Program: The M.S. NAL program was designed through consultation with tribal leaders to provide you with culturally relevant perspectives to enhance your leadership skills and ability to work with tribal nations.
  • Simple Admission Process: No GRE is required to apply. Plus, SOSU allows a maximum of nine credit hours that can be transferred from another program with approval from the program coordinator.
  • Personalized Attention: We strive to keep our online classes small so we can maximize the personal attention each student receives.
  • High-Quality Instructors: Our faculty is experienced in all facets of education and committed to bringing you the most work-relevant education available.

Which Online Program Is Right for You?

Graduate Degree

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Academic Track

Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30
Total Tuition $9,540*

Advance to leadership and administrative roles in education with the Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Academic Track online program. In this accelerated, online program, you will deepen your understanding of the education system and learn the inner workings of school finance and administration. Additionally, the skills you will acquire are highly transferable to a career in adult and corporate learning.

This online M.Ed. program offers you an in-depth examination of effective teaching strategies and classroom best practices to successfully supervise faculty and staff. You will also study curriculum development, public school law and school operations management. This program does not lead to principal certification in Oklahoma because there is no internship. A teaching certificate and GRE are not required for admission.

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Graduate Degree

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Principal & Superintendent Certification

Duration As few as 18 months
Credit Hours 45
Total Tuition $14,310*

Enhance your professional capacity to lead administrators, teachers, staff and, ultimately, students to success when you earn the Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Principal & Superintendent Certification. Delivered in an online format, this flexible program is designed for students who aspire to gain both principal and superintendent certification—or superintendent certification only.

As part of the curriculum, you will examine and explore special topics in public school law, learn to address and manage various school facility challenges and opportunities and gain real-world field experience by engaging in the principal and/or superintendent internship courses. You will also prepare to change the future of education for the better through enhanced collaboration, personal evaluation, growth and development and by building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. No GRE is required for admission.

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Graduate Degree

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Professional Track

Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30
Total Tuition $9,540*

Deepen your understanding of the American education system and learn the inner workings of school finance and administration in the Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Professional Track online program. This degree program builds on your classroom teaching skills and prepares you for leading roles in education, such as that of school principal.

In this online program, you will examine the history, theories, principles and practices of school leadership and learn the administrative and legal aspects of working with special populations such as special education, bilingual/ESL education and gifted and talented students. You will also learn to develop school improvement plans as part of the curriculum.

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* University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Principal & Superintendent Certification

Duration: 18 months Credit Hours: 45 Tuition: $318 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 4/28/25 Start class: 5/12/25

Enhance your professional capacity to lead administrators, teachers, staff and, ultimately, students to success when you earn the Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Principal & Superintendent Certification. Delivered in an online format, this flexible program is designed for students who aspire to gain both principal and superintendent certification—or superintendent certification only.

As part of the curriculum, you will examine and explore special topics in public school law, learn to address and manage various school facility challenges and opportunities and gain real-world field experience by engaging in the principal and/or superintendent internship courses. You will also prepare to change the future of education for the better through enhanced collaboration, personal evaluation, growth and development and by building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. No GRE is required for admission.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Professional Track

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $318 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/17/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Deepen your understanding of the American education system and learn the inner workings of school finance and administration in the Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Professional Track online program. This degree program builds on your classroom teaching skills and prepares you for leading roles in education, such as that of school principal.

In this online program, you will examine the history, theories, principles and practices of school leadership and learn the administrative and legal aspects of working with special populations such as special education, bilingual/ESL education and gifted and talented students. You will also learn to develop school improvement plans as part of the curriculum.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Academic Track

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $318 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 4/28/25 Start class: 5/12/25

Advance to leadership and administrative roles in education with the Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Academic Track online program. In this accelerated, online program, you will deepen your understanding of the education system and learn the inner workings of school finance and administration. Additionally, the skills you will acquire are highly transferable to a career in adult and corporate learning.

This online M.Ed. program offers you an in-depth examination of effective teaching strategies and classroom best practices to successfully supervise faculty and staff. You will also study curriculum development, public school law and school operations management. This program does not lead to principal certification in Oklahoma because there is no internship. A teaching certificate and GRE are not required for admission.

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