Education Leadership Programs of Study

Goal: Identify and nurture aspiring school leaders who can provide the vision and leadership needed to transform schools into dynamic learning communities .

Focus: Provide individuals with a strong theoretical base in educational administration, and opportunities for practical application in real school situations.

Results: Educators with the professional tools and characteristics to be effective school leaders and change agents.

For details on each program please click below:

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General Admissions Requirements:

  Master of Education
in Educational
Leadership with
PA Principal Certification
PA Principal Certification Reading Supervisor
Certification
Bachelors degree Required Required Required
Masters degree - Yes, in education  Yes, in reading
250-500 personal
statement
Required Required Required
Letters of
recommendation/
approval
Required Required Required
Certified professional
school experience
3 years 3 years 5 years in reading
Undergraduate GPA 3.0 or better* - -
* If GPA is less than 3.0, see graduate bulletin