Great schools require great leaders. Carroll’s Educational Leadership Programs provide opportunities for future PK-12 school and district leaders to become transformative leaders. In this innovative program, students will receive targeted project-based and performance-based learning opportunities that will equip you with the skills, knowlege and experiences you'll need to shape tomorrow's academic landscape.
Learn About the ProgramCynthia's Story | M.S. Educational Leadership
Cynthia is using her degree to support and empower the diverse students she serves.
Cynthia Bell is a visionary leader who is changing lives through education. She chose
Carroll University’s Master of Science in Educational Leadership program because of
its engaging curriculum and the flexibility it offered her in earning her degree while
balancing a busy schedule. Cynthia is putting her degree to work to help create equity
and opportunity for the diverse student body she serves. Watch this video to learn
more about why Cynthia describes the experience as “life changing.”
Learn more about our incredible students and the valuable experience they gained from
the Educational Leadership program!
About the Program
The School of Education and Human Services offers graduate students the opportunity
to pursue the Principal and Director of Instruction licenses together as a stand-along
licensure program or in combination with a master's degree in a flexible and convenient
format. Take your place among a supportive community of future academic leaders, develop
critical leadership skills and broaden your industry network.
Throughout these programs, learning takes place in a cohort, hybrid model with asynchronous
online reading and course requirements offered through the Canvas platform. One weekend
a month, participants meet in-person for full days of synthesizing, practicing and
expanding on what you've studied. Interacting with a group of peers at periodic intervals
provides students time and space to examine issues thoughtfully and collaboratively
– creating a community of learning that’s self-sustaining. Each cohort is co-facilitated
by 2 instructors who follow the program through its entirety.
Students pursuing their master's degree will complete this program in a 20-month period.
Throughout the master's program, you will take the curriculum required to earn both
your Principal License (#5051) and your Director of Instruction License (#5010). In
addition, Carroll's Educational Leadership program allows students to add on the additional
8 credits needed to complete the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services License (#5080).
Some students may already hold their administrative license, either #5051 or #5010.
In that case, they can choose to complete their DSEPS License as a stand-alone licensure program, and complete the 8 required credits.
Carroll's Educational Leadership program is a high-quality, affordable program that includes first-rate practicum experiences, job-embedded learning opportunities and instructors from the field to support your development as a transformative leader. You'll gain real-world experience to help further your career as an educational leader.
Learn more about program curriculum, expectations and outcomes:
Looking to Pursue your District Administrator License?
Stepping into this leadership position requires taking on the responsibility of academic excellence and empowerment of educators. Carroll's Educational Leadership Programs provide the foundational opportunities to take that next step towards your licensure. Becoming a school superintendent is not just a choice, but an essential role in the entire scope of education.
Connect with us
Join us for an event!
Whether you're interested in attending an in-person open house, joining a virtual
information session, or scheduling a one-on-one meeting with our graduate admission
counselor, Karyn Lawrence, we offer several ways to learn more about the program and
get your questions answered.
What Sets Carroll Apart?
- Prepares leaders for all PK-12 students’ success and well-being, whether in urban, suburban or rural contexts.
- Convenient, one weekend per month class schedule for busy professionals.
- Proven history of strong students and successful leadership employment.
- Instructors have successful school and district leadership experiences and state-wide connections.
- Coursework is research-based and responsive to students in the cohort.
- Invaluable relationship building and networking.
Program Details
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