The University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Educational Leadership online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The students who attend University of Cincinnati's online Master's degree in Educational Leadership program receive the same prestigious degree as students attending classes on campus. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, updated curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition.

Many of our prospective students wonder if online learning is right for them. After experiencing online coursework, students are pleased with the flexibility, convenience and quality of the program. Students receive actual, physical textbooks, online lectures and a detailed syllabus providing a guide to each week’s studies.

With our online learning, assistance is readily available. Faculty, professional facilitators and other students are accessible to provide support and guidance throughout the program. In fact, students tell us that they receive more support with us than in other on-campus programs they have been in.

Our program is also unique in that most of its students who begin the program complete the program. In fact, we can boast that we carry one of the highest student retention rates for an online program at more than 95% each term. You’ll see the value of an educational leadership degree from the University of Cincinnati will carry on after having completed the program, as our graduates have extremely high pass rates on state certification tests.

Students who graduate from the University of Cincinnati’s online Master's Degree in Education program receive the same prestigious degree as students attending on our campus. The diploma will not distinguish that you were a distance education student with the online MEd program or whether you attended on-campus. Prospective students can place confidence in our University’s notable reputation for excellence and high standards while learning on-campus or online from a distance. The resulting graduation and degree are the same; in fact, you should plan to attend graduation ceremonies to celebrate your accomplishment.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

The educational leadership program at the University of Cincinnati is a principal licensure program. Graduates of the program become principals in public, private and parochial schools. Other positions held by program graduates include directors, coordinators and various district level positions. Additional requirements for these positions will depend on the requirements of your state's department of education.

This accredited education degree program can be completed in two years. All students begin the educational leadership online degree program with Foundations of Educational Administration I & II, which are offered every quarter, then rotate through the remaining courses, with a Planned Field Experience to be completed during the final four quarters.

Students are also required to assemble an electronic portfolio of their work as a record of their progress throughout the program.

Program Objectives:

• Leadership – Facilitate the development and articulation of a vision of learning that is supported by the school community.
• Community Connections – Learn to collaborate with families and the community by responding to diverse interests and needs.
• Ethics & Integrity – Pursue making ethical decisions by leading with integrity and a commitment to personal learning and growth.
• Learning & Teaching – Create and maintain a safe and positive school environment that motivates and supports learning.
• Contexts of Education – Teach students to understand, respond and influence the political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts of their learning communities.
• Managing Resources – Learn to obtain and manage the use of resources to effectively and efficiently meet educational needs and apply technology for effective decision making.

Admissions Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale)
• Three letters of recommendation - sealed, dated and signed
• Application to the Graduate School and the Department
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
• Resume of personal, professional and educational background
• Written statement of applicant's professional and academic goals
• GRE scores: all three sections of the test taken within the last five years
• International Applicants: must have a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 (paper version) or 190 (electronic version)

Program Cost

There is a one-time application fee of $40. The tuition is $399* per credit hour. This is a great investment when you consider the value a Master's in Educational Leadership degree adds to your career. It is also a huge savings when you consider the time and relocation costs of a traditional on-campus program or the expense required traveling to non-traditional programs of this caliber.

*Tuition is subject to change without prior notification.

Financial Aid

Many professional educators qualify for the maximum amount of financial assistance available, including state and district grants as well as loans. Our goal is to ensure that all students with the drive and determination to complete our professional programs have the opportunity to do so.

As a University of Cincinnati student, you may be eligible for state and/or federal student aid in the form of grants, scholarships and educational loans. There is no cost to apply for financial assistance, and you may qualify for a student loan regardless of your income.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati carries institutional accreditation and the Master of Education in Educational Leadership online degree carries programmatic accreditation. The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA), and this regional accrediting body is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education (USDE).

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and meets the standards for the preparation of administrators approved by The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).

Information

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