Educational Leadership with Administrator Certification, Master of Education
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is designed for professional educators who wish to advance their career opportunities and prepare for principal and/or program administrator certification. Through classroom and field-supervised experiences, candidates gain vital knowledge and skills in school leadership and administration, educational reform, and instructional supervision. Leadership development is personalized, evidence-driven, and based on national and regional standards. A successful graduate will meet high standards for practice as a P-12 principal and/or program administrator. Coursework is available mixed mode and online.
Note: Licensing and certification requirements vary by state. Students who relocate to another state during their enrollment may or may not satisfy the eligibility criteria to obtain a professional license or certification in that state. If a student is located outside of the State of Washington, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in your home state before beginning an academic program outside of your state. CityU has provided the following information about requirements for certification or licensure in other select states.
Program Outcomes
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Administrator Certification will prepare students to:
Facilitate the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
Advocate, nurture, and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development.
Ensure management of the organizations, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Collaborate with families and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.
Act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
Understand, respond to, and influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
Admission Requirements
In addition to City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, students in this program must also meet the requirements listed below:
- Must have masters or doctoral degree with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or a Bachelor degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- A hard copy front and back of a valid teaching or ESA certification.
- Completed “Verification of Prerequisite Teaching or ESA Experience” form.
- Provide a resume.
- Provide responses to the 9 questions listed on the “Educational Leadership Program: Writing Assessment” form.
- Provide three (3) references with name, position/title, school/ district/organization, email address and email for the following:
- Current supervisor (administrator who will serve as your mentor).
- District or executive level administrator.
- Personal reference.
Total Required Credits (45 Credits)
Graduate Foundation Core (9 Credits)
| EEA 512 | Academic Inquiry and Action Research | 3 |
| EEA 514 | Current and Historical Educational Perspectives | 3 |
| EEA 509 | Leadership for Diverse Learners * | 3 |
Educational Leadership Core (18 Credits)
| EEA 521 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EEA 524 | School Law | 3 |
| EEA 525 | School Finance/Operations | 3 |
| EEA 527 | Human Resource Management in Education | 3 |
| EEA 533 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EEA 537 | Conflict Management and Community Relations | 3 |
Educational Leadership Specialization* (6 Credits)
*Program Director approval required
Internship (12 Credits)
Courses with an asterisk (*) after their title have a pre- or co-requisite.