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M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership
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  • Months to completion: 15
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M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership

See how impactful you can be in Fisher's M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership program which provides the tools you need to become a highly effective, compassionate, and ethical leader in a range of educational settings.

Our competitively priced program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond. The educational leadership program is for candidates obtaining their second Master of Science in Education who are seeking NYS certification at both the school building and school district level.

This modular model program is fully online and encompasses:

  • Development of effective leadership
  • Planning and implementing school improvement strategies
  • Effective public communication
  • Continuous school improvement

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Fill out our brief request form, and an admissions counselor will contact you to discuss the program and answer any questions you may have.

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Fisher's 32 credit educational leadership graduate program is a must for working teachers interested in taking on a leadership role in their school or district.

Join us on Zoom to learn about program requirements and the application process, and get your questions answered.


Program Highlights

  • Completed in four semesters (15 months), full online
  • 32 credit hours, including four field-based internship experiences
  • Excellent placement rate for administrative positions

Curriculum Overview

The educational leadership curriculum places you in the administrator's seat while simulating the responsibilities of deciding what to do when time, ethics, and limited resources are factors. Coursework combines theory, authentic case studies, class discussions, candidates’ experience, and field-based internships to address current and emerging issues impacting the quality of education.

Next Steps

Learn more about program requirements and the application process. Fill out our short request form and a member of our admissions team will be in touch!