Overview

You are taught to interpret and evaluate research and data, diagnose and resolve organizational challenges, and create programs and policies that affect learning success.

Arcadia University takes pride in developing educational leaders who combine their practical experience with theory and best practices in an effort to improve lives in their local and global communities.

This MEd in Educational Leadership Executive Program and the Supervisory Certifications—Principal, Supervisory of Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Pupil Personnel—are ideal courses of study if you are a current educator, an educational leader, or if you wish to advance your professional knowledge.

Key Features

This flexible master’s program allows you to:

Earn certification part- or full-time, with evening classes.

Complete multiple certification areas, with or without a master’s degree.

Choose how many courses to register for each semester with the help of your academic adviser.

Ensure that degree and/or certification requirements are satisfied.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inclusive Education

School Law

Managing Organization and Change

Supervision of Teaching and Learning

Instructional Leadership

School Finance

Human Resources and Negotiations

Leading Schools with Data-Driven Decision Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Arcadia University accepts applications throughout the year, and you can begin classes in the spring, summer, or fall.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glenside, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduate application, including personal statements, to be completed online. Use the following application (please complete the application via desktop for a better user experience).

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better.

One transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, a transcript from the original school must be submitted.

Proof of any Pennsylvania teaching certificates, if applying for a certification program.

Two letters of recommendation. The letters must be of a professional, not personal nature. If the student has been out of school five years or fewer, at least one letter must come from a professor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22950 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22950 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22950 USD / year

≈ 22950 USD / year

Living costs

Glenside

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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