Overview

The Educational Leadership and Add-on Certification MEd program is offered at Georgia State University is designed around a set of academic and site-based experiences that provide knowledge and skills for candidates seeking a stronger understanding of the dynamics of educational leadership.

This self-select program leads to Tier I leadership certification in Georgia and couples traditional, online and hybrid classes with a minimum of 300 hours of site-based experience. Tier I certification allows an individual to serve as an assistant principal or/in district level leadership positions that do not supervise principals.

The program design gives students a comprehensive understanding of beginning leadership concepts and activities. Students develop the dispositions required to lead school and district improvement efforts by engaging in an innovative program that focuses on linking theory, research and practice to positively affect student achievement.

Careers

The M.Ed./add-on program leads to Tier I leadership certification in Georgia and prepares participants for multiple leadership roles in the field. Jobs for which successful candidates are eligible include:

Assistant principal
Administrative assistant
District administrator
Instructional coach
Program coordinator

Candidates who complete the program are eligible for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade building-level positions that require leadership certification below the level of principal or leadership positions at the district level, provided the holder does not supervise principals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Leadership and Organizational Culture
Leadership in a Diverse Society
Law, Policy and Governance
Instructional Leadership
Management and School Operations
Critical Pedagogy
Multicultural Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 656 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Application Fee of $50

Goals Statement: What are your reasons for applying to Georgia State’s Educational Leadership program?

One major part of the Educational Leadership program is logging 300 hours of clinical leadership experience. This requires you to assume leadership positions in your school and/or district. You will be responsible for working with your mentor to identify and participate in these experiences. Describe how you will be able to complete those hours.

Resume (upload with application)

Two Letters of Recommendation (one from school administrator; identify recommenders on your application)

Must have minimum 3 years experience in school or other educational setting

Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
from all colleges/universities attended

Currently be working in a Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educational setting

Tuition Fee

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International

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4776 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Atlanta

1213 - 2208 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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