Overview

Objectives

The online master’s degree in Educational Leadership with K-12 Principal Certification from Wilkes University is designed for working educators who desire advancement in the PK-12 environment. All of our courses prepare you for success in an administrative role and empower you to effect meaningful change in your district. In a recent program review, 100% of our students passed the School Leaders Licensure Assessment on the first attempt.

Wilkes’ online master’s degree in educational leadership is approved by the PA Department of Education and is designed to meet PA Department of Education competencies for PK-12 principals.

What Will You Learn as an Educational Leadership Student?

All students begin the program by completing ED 517: The Principal as Educational Leader. This prerequisite course develops a strong foundation for your continued studies in what it means to be an effective leader within your district.
You’ll explore how administrative leadership plays a role in curriculum and instruction, special education, and evaluation of educational programs. You’ll also learn about essential laws and regulations for principals.
You’ll learn school management and communication best practices, as well as staff development and supervision techniques that can improve outcomes.
You’ll discover how technology leadership, intercultural communication, and educational research play a role in advancing the field forward.

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates of our online educational leadership program are well prepared to take on administrative roles within their districts. Many go on to service in their district as administrators at the Principal or Vice Principal level while others pursue more specialized careers in technology, special education, or curriculum.

Outside of leadership within individual school districts, graduates may also explore government or nonprofit roles in policy development or advocacy that can affect meaningful change in the educational system as a whole.

Job Titles: Principal, Vice Principal, Assistant Principal, Special Education Director, Curriculum Director, Building Principal, Education Director, Instructional Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administrative Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction

Special Education Programming and Administration

Evaluation of Educational Programs

School Law for Principals

School Management and Communications

Staff Development and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

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Fall: Aug. 1 if you reside in the U.S. and have a valid visa
Spring: Dec. 10 if you reside in the U.S. and have a valid visa.

Language

English

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Credits

27 SCH

27-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a Wilkes University Graduate Application for Admission,
Pay the required one-time, non-refundable application fee,
Submit two letters of recommendation,
Submit a copy of your teaching certificate, if applicable. See the note on exceptions below for more details.
Submit official transcripts from all of the undergraduate universities attended while obtaining the bachelor's degree, including teacher certification and, any master's degrees earned.

Tuition Fees

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15876 USD / year

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15876 USD / year

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15876 USD / year

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Living costs

Wilkes-Barre

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Objectives

What Will You Learn as an Educational Leadership Student?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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