Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Master of Education Degree Requirements: The master's in Educational Leadership is designed primarily to provide professional preparation for students seeking administrative positions in elementary and secondary schools. The degree requires completion of a minimum total of 30 graduate semester-hour credits.

Program Overview

The fully online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership has recently been redesigned to provide a more flexible course schedule and personalized student support. Students will take one 8-week course at a time during the fall and spring semesters with a synchronous meeting on Wednesday evenings. This blended synchronous and asynchronous model accommodates busy professional schedules while maintaining strong relationships and personalized support from faculty and cohort members. Cohorts begin each Fall and continue learning together through graduation the following December.

A fellowship for an alternate M.Ed. in EDLE is available. IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship prepares leaders for low-income elementary and secondary schools throughout the state.

What's New?

• More affordable
  • Now 30 credit hours
• More personalized support
  • Cohort model
  • Hybrid synchronous and asynchronous instruction
• More flexible course schedule
  • Take one 8-week course at a time
  • Wednesday evening synchronous course mettings

Why Choose the University of Arkansas?

• Students benefit from direct access to a robust pool of faculty members with a wide range of research and practitioner experience.
• At 30 credit hours, the online M.Ed. program balances affordability with a high-quality, personalized approach to leadership preparation.
• Students benefit from a personalized internship experience with direct support from a highly experienced university supervisor.