Mississippi Christian University provides exceptional leadership education that places a greater emphasis on teaching and learning.
Develop excellence in teaching and learning through course modules focused on six dimensions of leadership, seminars and clinical experiences with practicing school leaders doing authentic administrative tasks.
The Master's degree in Educational Leadership provides a cohesive sequential delivery structure driven by problem-based and problem-centered learning activities. Program anchors include teaching and learning, technology, assessment, diversity, law and public policy, and collaboration. Internship experiences are integrated with course content and additional field experiences are structured to prepare the candidate for the work of an educational leader. These experiences in the educational setting are designed for candidates to work closely with mentors who are practicing school leaders engaging in authentic administrative tasks. Reflection is embedded throughout the program to enable candidates to reflect upon and improve practice.
*Cost is tuition only and does not include fees or books
The Educational Leadership M.Ed. consists of 36 credit hours of coursework, including 320 total hours of field experience in the educational setting under the supervision of a certified administrator.
Our accelerated courses are arranged in a specific sequence and are offered in 8-week terms which correspond with the fall (fall term 1 & 2), spring (spring term 1 & 2), and summer semester. The Accelerated Online course rotation has been constructed to allow candidates who are full time (typically 2 classes per 8-week term) to complete their coursework in 10-12 months. For those students choosing part time (typically 1 class per 8-week term), the coursework can be completed in 20 months.
Beginning September 1, 2026, graduates of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership must pass the Praxis 5412: Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision assessment before obtaining a Class AA license in Administration. Out of state candidates must contact their respective school district and state licensing agency regarding licensure requirements in their state.
|
Requirement |
Class Name |
Hours |
| EDU 6517 |
Introduction to Administrator Preparation |
1 |
| EDU 6518 |
Personal/Interpersonal Dimension of Leadership |
3 |
|
EDU 65261 |
Instructional Dimension of Leadership-Part I |
5 |
| EDU 65262 |
Instructional Dimension of Leadership-Part II |
3 |
| EDU 6527 |
Organizational Dimension of Educational Leadership |
3 |
| EDU 6532 |
Resource Dimension of Leadership |
5 |
| EDU 6533 |
Information Management Dimension of Leadership |
3 |
| EDU 6534 |
Political Dimension of Leadership |
4 |
|
EDU 65361 |
Focused Internship-Part I |
3 |
|
EDU 65362 |
Focused Internship-Part II |
3 |
|
EDU 6553 |
School Law |
3 |
| Total Hours | 36 |
Beginning September 1, 2026, graduates of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership must pass the Praxis 5412: Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision assessment before obtaining a Class AA license in Administration. Out of state candidates must contact their respective school district and state licensing agency regarding licensure requirements in their state.
The Program requirements before graduation include: 320 hours of field experience, a reflective capstone project, and an e-portfolio.
The School of Education admission process has specific requirements that students must meet to enroll in the Master of Education in Educational Leadership online program. Find out the requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
Transcripts should be sent to:
Mississippi Christian University
Graduate Admissions Office
MC Box 4067
Clinton, MS 39058
Copies of your educator's license can be mailed to the above address or emailed to GPS@mc.edu.
The School of Education offers multiple start dates each year for the convenience of our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership online students. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all the required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for their desired program start date.
