Overview

Our Educational Leadership degree at Salem International University is an accelerated program that will prepare you to become a principal, district supervisor, or superintendent at every educational level, from pre-kindergarten through adult.

Our Masters in Educational Leadership offers you two different paths to licensure:

Principal Track — This 30-hour program consists of 11 months of coursework. Upon completion, it leads to licensure as a principal for educational institutions that range from pre-kindergarten through adult.
Full Certification Track — This 36-hour program consists of 15 months of coursework. Upon completion, it leads to licensure as principal, general supervisor, and/or superintendent for educational institutions that range from pre-kindergarten through adult.

Our Master of Education in Educational Leadership program emphasizes the development of practical skills and knowledge, focusing on topics and issues that you will need to provide effective school and district leadership. Salem University’s long history has a university with an international and multicultural emphasis means you will have a true global perspective to pull from as you tackle the problems and challenges of guiding a modern educational setting.

Accreditation

The Salem School of Education is nationally accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards through the CAEP accreditation system The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is approved by the West Virginia Department of Education and is nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research Methods

Curriculum Development

Analysis and Evaluation of instruction

Professional Development Leadership

Public School Finance

School, District, and Community Leadership

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-02 00:00:00

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More details

The university admits students on a rolling, monthly start basis.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Salem is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or ability/disability. Anyone wishing to attend Salem can obtain the necessary application from the Office of Admissions or you can apply now.
It should be noted that the School of Education has an additional program-specific application.
The completed application should be submitted to the Office of Admissions at the earliest possible date. The University admits students on a rolling, monthly start basis. Acceptance is within the discretion of Salem University.

Tuition Fee

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International

19500 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 11 months.
National

19500 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 11 months.
In-State

19500 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 11 months.

Funding

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