Master of Education in School Leadership, M.Ed.
Program Overview
Thinking about the next step in your educational journey? The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Leadership at Miami University seeks to develop and empower student-centered leaders to mobilize knowledge for school leadership in more just, democratic, and ethical directions. Our coursework challenges students to ask complex questions about the leadership context of schools, and embodies a sense of hope and possibility for the future of schools. Our students include teacher-leaders who aspire to lead from the classroom, as well as those aspire to the principalship, and other district leadership roles including curriculum and student services.
Curriculum
The M.Ed. is a 30-credit hour online program. Students seeking to also obtain Principal Licensure will take an additional three hours for a total of 33 credit hours. The School Leadership master's program structure allows teachers to complete their degree and licensure requirements in 18 months of part-time enrollment while maintaining their full-time employment. Most courses are taught by full-time Miami faculty while others are taught by current school leaders.
A distinctive feature of the School Leadership program is the cohort system. Students are accepted into the program as cohorts, a distinctive program feature that reflects our Department of Educational Leadership's vision of leadership as a collaborative process. Under the cohort system, a selected group of individuals who aspire to build leadership roles progress together through the program, creating networks and mutually supportive practices.
Internship
A one-year internship is integral to the program. Each student identifies a school principal mentor to observe and test the application of theory to a field site. The internship provides professional networks as well as leadership mentors.
Application Information
Applications are accepted for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Candidates apply to Miami University's graduate school via its online application and upload the required application materials:
- Transcripts from all collegiate coursework.
- An undergraduate degree is required with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
- Copy of a professional teacher license.
- Personal statement.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation.
Applicants will not upload reference letters. You need only to provide references' names, job titles and professional email addresses on the application. Miami will collect the letters. Your references may be colleagues, teachers, or peers who can attest to your professional work, potential for successful graduate study, and potential for making a positive contribution as a school leader. The application may require a non-refundable $50 application fee.
Additional Opportunities
The Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarship provides a 25% discount on graduate tuition and fees for Ohio PreK-12 Educators.
Contact Us
Please reach out to the program coordinator, Guy Parmigian, Ph.D., for more information.
