Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure

Educational Leadership, Principal Licensure – ME6229 (Athens), ME5027 (Regional)

Department of Educational Studies
Patton Hall
100 East Union Street
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701

hessm@ohio.edu

robinsd3@ohio.edu

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

hrough a balanced online and in-class instructional approach, the Master’s in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure is a 37-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.

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:

Mission, vision, and improvement

Ethics and professional norms

Equity, inclusiveness, and cultural responsiveness

Learning and instruction

Community and external leadership

Operations and management

Building professional capacity

Opportunities for Graduates:

The program is committed to preparing students to be agents of change in education and related fields such as government agencies, foundations, and private non-profit organizations. Program graduates typically assume positions as leaders of learning organizations, school principals, school superintendents, and other P-12 educational leaders, or they may continue to serve as teachers in P-12 settings. In addition, graduates who work in the public or private sector fill other leadership and/or administrative roles in those organizations. Other graduates enter doctoral programs in leadership and related fields.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/ed-studies/principal-prep

Admission Requirements

Online application: Degree program code ME6229 (Athens) or ME5027 (Regional)
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).
Active professional teaching license (or the ability to obtain one before the program begins).
Three letters of professional recommendation that describe the academic skills and professional potential of the applicant. 
Statement of purpose (2-4 pages, double-spaced) to assess the applicant’s writing skills, career commitment, leadership potential, and professional goals.
Current résumé/CV is preferred but not required.

Note: For international applicants who are non-native speakers of English, a minimum TOEFL or IELTS is expected, as indicated on the website of the Graduate College  https://www.ohio.edu/graduate/apply/international-students/english-proficiency 

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:

Course Requirements

All students complete the following:

Culminating Experience

In the capstone course, students will complete a portfolio and written report.

EDLE 6980 - Educational Leadership Data Gathering Portfolio