Overview
Prepare to drive positive change in your school or district. Learn what it takes to make impactful decisions that get results. Our graduate programs in Educational Leadership are built to help you advance your career as an educator to that next level. You’ll build the skills to shape the 21st-century learning landscape while earning the credentials you need to lead in a variety of educational settings. Flexible online and hybrid learning options make it possible to earn your degree on your schedule.
Central Michigan University has earned national accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), so you can be confident your degree meets the high standards the field demands.
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Educational Leadership, Doctor of Education
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Lead at the highest level and transform educational institutions through theory and practice.
About the Program:
The Ed.D. program will prepare you to take the helm in a variety of educational settings. In the K–12 Leadership emphasis, you’ll qualify to sit for the Praxis SSA and earn your Michigan Central Office Certificate. In the Higher Education Leadership emphasis, you’ll gain the credentials to lead at the university or college level. In both paths, you’ll build expertise in:
- Advanced research and analysis
- Ethical leadership
- Organizational culture and change
- Organizational theory
- And more
Career-Defining Tracks:
- K–12 Leadership
- Higher Education Leadership
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and graduate ready to succeed at the highest levels of administration in roles such as:
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Curricular leader
- College president
- College administrator
- Dean of students
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Educational Leadership, Master of Arts
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Learn what it takes to lead diverse educational organizations—and make them better.
About the Program:
Gain the skills you need to lead and inspire across all educational settings. To further refine your focus, choose from a concentration in Charter School Leadership or in Supervision. Whichever track you select, you will engage in performance-based learning and build expertise in areas such as:
- Management
- Community relations
- School law
- Curriculum supervision
- Instructional assessment
- Action research
Career-Defining Tracks:
- Charter School Leadership
- Supervision
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Arts degree and qualify for the Michigan Administrator Certificate through the Michigan Department of Education, a requirement for state principals. You will graduate with the skills and qualifications to lead in settings such as:
- Public, private, and charter schools
- Virtual schools
- Preschools and daycares
- Educational service providers
- Community education
- Military, government, and corporate programs
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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