M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Loyola’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is built for passionate educators like you who want to drive change and elevate student success. This program blends cutting-edge theory with hands-on application, empowering you to lead with purpose and improve both student achievement and teacher performance. Designed for educational professionals who want to become school and district leaders, it’s your pathway to influencing education on a broader scale—through the lens of social justice.
The program will equip you to transform the learning experience for all students, especially those who’ve been traditionally underserved. Your leadership can make a difference. Are you ready to lead the way?
Program Options
- Credits: 39
- Delivery: Online synchronous coursework with in-person internship
- Next Admission Term: Summer 2025
- Class Duration: 8 weeks
- Format: Full-time or Part-time
- Time of Completion: As little as 2 years*
- Tuition Information
*Up to 5 years to complete
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership provides you with the conceptual tools and professional preparation to become an accomplished school leader. This 39-credit hour program includes a six-credit internship experience. Learn more about the M.Ed. curriculum.
Program Advantages
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You can receive a master‘s degree and Administrator I licensure eligibility.
- Our program is MSDE approved, aligned with the current Maryland Blueprint.
- Part-time and accelerated pathways to the degree are offered.
- Our program format offers a fully online option.
- Hands-on, one-on-one coaching from instructors - all professors in the program are current or former school principals, associate superintendents, and superintendents who are experts in trauma-informed practices.
- Small class sizes.
- You will complete a full year internship to apply organizational and instructional leadership skills within the social justice frameworks.
- Students who have a master's degree are eligible to complete our Post-Master Certificate in Administration and Supervision only (21 credits).
Licensure Eligibility
Participation provides eligibility to obtain Administrator I (assistant in administration, supervisor in instruction, or supervisor in central administration) endorsement. Students seeking Administrator II (school principal) endorsement must obtain Administrator I and successfully complete the School Leaders Licensure Assessment exam. Our programs are state approved and nationally accredited.
Loyola University Maryland's program is aligned to the code of regulations as identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Participants must have 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a certified specialist and provide proof of the successful completion of a 3-credit special education course.
Ready to learn more?
Contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.Attend an Information Session
Tamera Harris Murphy, '19, Assistant Principal
The educational leadership program at Loyola is unique because it taught me from my very first class that it’s people over programs. Professors taught us that if you want to create a school community, you must make sure that you hit the heart of the adults in the building.
Courtney Wimbush, '20, ESOL Teacher and Department Chair
When I think about the educational leadership program at Loyola, I think pedagogy perfection— because there is this perfect harmonious blend of theoretical applications for leadership with the real-life application through the internship experience.
Leadership Preparation with a Rigorous, Personal Approach
Loyola faculty are committed to forming genuine relationships with their students,
so that they may serve as true mentors and colleagues throughout your program—and
beyond graduation. Program instructors are all current or former school principals,
associate superintendents, and superintendents who offer a balance of theory and practice.
We are ready to work with you personally to help you explore and tailor your goals
and advance your career to the next level.
Our Jesuit liberal arts heritage powerfully enhances any course of study, ensuring
a values-based approach to our programs, as well as a high level of academic and professional
rigor and quality. You will be a part of a highly active and influential Loyola community—including
a graduate alumni network 30,000 strong—providing the opportunity to build a diverse
professional network, expand your community, and enrich your personal life.
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Ready to learn more?Explore the following links or contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.