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M.S. in Educational Leadership
  • Certification options: 2
  • Months to completion: 15
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M.S. in Educational Leadership

See how impactful you can be in Fisher's M.S. 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.

The educational leadership programs are for candidates who hold a New York State (NYS) teaching certificate (professional or permanent) and are seeking certification at the school building, or school building and school district level. Each option is built on a modular model that encompasses:

  • Development of effective leadership
  • Creation of a high-quality learning environments
  • 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)
  • 32 credit hours, including four field-based internship experiences
  • Technology Enhanced Delivery - blended format with online course components (48 hours of asynchronous work per course)
  • On-campus classes meet every other Saturday (32 Saturdays for the entire program)
  • 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!