Educational Leadership, MEd

Program Description:

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Teacher Leader: Curriculum & Instruction is a master’s degree program emphasizing curricular and instructional leadership. It is designed for teachers in preK-12 classroom settings who desire to take on leadership roles, formal and informal, within their schools. This program does not lead to an initial teaching license.

The program consists of 30 semester hours of coursework and field-based activities designed for completion within two years, including summers. This is an online only program. Candidates complete a professional portfolio as part of their program’s exit requirements. Candidates seeking an administrative license must take additional courses upon completing the Teacher Leader M.Ed. Program to obtain their licensure goals.

Admissions Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher on any previous graduate work.
• Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test scores in the 50th percentile or higher. (Test score requirement waived if undergraduate GPA was 3.0 or higher or if applicant holds a previous master’s degree.)

Application Procedure:

1. Complete the online application and submit the $40 application fee.
2. Submit official transcripts. Transcripts are required for all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
3. Submit official Miller’s Analogy test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

• The MAT school code for Wright State University is 1591.
• The GRE school code for Wright State University is 1179.

For additional information:

• Educational Leadership, MEd
• Department of Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations
• College of Education and Human Services