In the Educational Administration and Leadership graduate program you will develop the skills to analyze and implement sound administrative practices and policies for effective school change and improvement in PK-12 education. You'll take the first step toward obtaining administrative licensure as you enhance your leadership skills and develop research skills for program planning, policy analysis and evaluation.

Program Highlights

• Courses blend online and face-to-face learning to accommodate working professionals
• Online learning is synchronous (together, in real time) and asynchronous (time and place are irrelevant)
• Face-to-face learning is offered weekdays, evenings, weekends and summertime in St. Cloud and St. Cloud State at Plymouth 
• Faculty members are accomplished professionals with experience in the field
• Designed for full-time and part-time students
• Full-time students who take 12 credits per semester fall, spring and summer can finish in one year
• Continue your education with a post-masters certificate and doctoral degree in Educational Administration and Leadership

Program Distinctions

• Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation and Teacher Education and the Minnesota Board of School Administrators.
• Ranked in Top 20 Best Master's in Education Leadership Degrees for 2017.

Student Organizations

• Graduate Student Organization

Application Deadlines