Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure
Educational Leadership, Principal Licensure – ME6229 (Athens), ME5027 (Regional)
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus, Regional Campuses (including but not limited to Chillicothe, Southern, and Lancaster)
Terms of Entry: Summer only
Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Program Overview
Through a balanced online and in-class instructional approach, the Master’s in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure is a 36-credit program completed over three semesters. The courses align with National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards, embed key Ohio educational initiatives, and include an internship that prepares candidates for the required Ohio licensure exam and school leadership. The program format is a cohort model that meets on Saturdays to accommodate working professionals. New cohorts begin each summer (applications due by April 15) at the Athens and various regional campuses. Students may choose to pursue a only master’s degree via the Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Non-Licensure or students may pursue only the Principal Leadership and License Certificate .
Program Learning Outcomes
Candidates who successfully complete the educational leadership preparation program understand and demonstrate the capacity to promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments to lead:
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Mission, vision, and improvement
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Ethics and professional norms
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Equity, inclusiveness, and cultural responsiveness
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Learning and instruction
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Community and external leadership
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Operations and management
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Building professional capacity
Opportunities for Graduates:
Program graduates often serve as principals, assistant principals, central office administrators, teacher leaders, or leaders in other educational settings. Other graduates enter doctoral programs in educational leadership and related fields.
Further Information
Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/ed-studies/principal-prep
Admission Requirements
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Online application: Degree program code ME6229 (Athens) or ME5027 (Regional)
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Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended for bachelor’s and master’s education with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale (unless from Ohio University).
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Active professional teaching license (or the ability to obtain one before the program begins).
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Three letters of professional recommendation that describe the academic skills and professional potential of the applicant.
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Statement of purpose (2-4 pages, double-spaced) to assess the applicant’s writing skills, career commitment, leadership potential, and professional goals.
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Current résumé/CV is preferred but not required.
Note: For international applicants who are non-native speakers of English, test score requirements are available in the Application and Admission section of this catalog.
International Students
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University and an I-20 cannot be issued. International students seeking an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership must apply to the non-licensure program (ME5028).
Graduation Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 36 credit hours as follows:
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