Overview

Key facts

Students learn to become transformational leaders and will be eligible for leadership positions at the level of Assistant Principal or below within the building, or any leadership position at the district level that does not supervise principals.

Program delivery model

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at Mercer University is offered in a 50/50 hybrid format at our Atlanta, Macon and Henry County locations. Students are admitted three times per year in August, January and May. Courses operate on a time-compressed format, with eight-week class sessions. Students will alternate between in-class meetings and on-site, clinical practice hours at their own schools.

Tier One Educational Leadership Certification-Only

Tift College of Education also offers a non-degree, Tier One Educational Leadership Certification-Only program. This program is open to students who hold a Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university, and a current Level 5 Georgia certificate in any field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership in Today's Schools

School Law and Ethics

Leadership in Curriculum

Leadership in Instructional Supervision

Assessment and Evaluation

Managing the School Environment

Educational Research for School Leaders

Technology for School Leaders

Leadership Clinical Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
$25 Application Fee
All Official Sealed College transcript(s) Showing Conferral of Bachelor’s degree
Two letters of recommendation
Written narrative of career and academic goals
Résumé
Principal Verification form
GACE Ethics for Educational Leaders Assessment Certificate
Current copy of teaching certificate
Possible Additional Application Materials Include:

Possible faculty interview

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15975 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15975 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15975 USD / year

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Living costs

Doraville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Tier One Educational Leadership Certification-Only

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