Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Professional Track Online
Prepare for a career as a principal or leader in education. Learn from experienced faculty in courses covering curriculum development, community relations and school operations management. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Oklahoma principal certification exam.
Program Overview
A snapshot of the online Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Professional Track program
The online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership – Professional Track program builds on your classroom teaching skills and prepares you to take on leading roles in education, such as that of school principal. Grow your understanding of the education system and learn the inner workings of school finance and administration in 100% online courses—most of which are taught by educators with more than 20 years of experience in school administration. All of our educators provide personalized attention as you earn your degree online.
While this program does not lead to initial teaching certification, graduates of this online program are eligible to take the Oklahoma principal certification exam and will complete an internship that allows you to apply your leadership skills in your own school district community with the support of a Southeastern faculty mentor.
For non-Oklahoma residents, you should determine if this program fits the requirements of your state.
If you are interested in Educational Leadership without principal certification, please see our Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Academic Track Program.
Learning Outcomes:
- Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Oklahoma principal certification exam
- Program builds on your classroom teaching skills and prepares you to take on leading roles within your school building/district
- Knowledge and skills to be developed in this program are aligned with the national Educational Leadership Constituency Council standards
- Students are equipped with skills to interact with school leaders and professors to build professional relationships and practice service learning in both educational settings and the community
- Students learn how to develop and steward a vision through collaboration, personal evaluation, growth and development in addition to establishing good working relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents and external stakeholders
- Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Oklahoma principal certification exam
- Program builds on your classroom teaching skills and prepares you to take on leading roles within your school building/district
- Knowledge and skills to be developed in this program are aligned with the national Educational Leadership Constituency Council standards
- Students are equipped with skills to interact with school leaders and professors to build professional relationships and practice service learning in both educational settings and the community
- Students learn how to develop and steward a vision through collaboration, personal evaluation, growth and development in addition to establishing good working relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents and external stakeholders
As a graduate of this M.Ed. online program, you will be eligible to take the Oklahoma principal certification exam and be suited for school leadership roles, such as:
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- K-12 Education Administrator
- School-Building Site Coordinator
- School District Administrator
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- K-12 Education Administrator
- School-Building Site Coordinator
- School District Administrator
Other online education programs also available:
SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership – Professional Track online. Check out all our master of education online degree programs .
Accreditation
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.
Southeastern’s educational leadership and school counseling programs are accredited by the Commission of the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA). For more information, contact Dr. Stewart Mayers, Director of Teacher Education, 580-745-2640 or [email protected].
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Ed Leadership – Professional Track | $318 | $954 | $9,540 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
These are the dates you need to know
At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Requirements for our online educational leadership program
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online M.Ed. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
Before applying, check to see if the program is offered to residents in your state.
To meet the admission requirements for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership - Professional Track online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a packet consisting of a current resume demonstrating two years of teaching experience, one professional letter of recommendation from a current administrator, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
A look at the Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Professional Track online classes
For the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership – Professional Track online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours.