Master of Education in
Educational Leadership


With optional Administration Certification which leads to WA State P-12 Principal and/or Program Administrator Certification


Is this program for me?
City University of Seattle's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is a regionally accredited degree program approved by WA State. It is designed for professional educators who wish to advance their career opportunities in public and private schools.

What will I learn?
Through classroom and field-supervised experience, you will gain vital knowledge in the areas of school leadership and administration, educational reform, and instructional supervision. You will participate in a practicum that focuses on the daily challenges administrators face, developing important leadership skills.

What can I do with my degree?
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program prepares you to take on leadership roles within the educational community. Adding the administrator certification prepares you for WA State Principal and/or Program Administrator Certification.

Why CityU?
Convenience of weekend classes, accessibility of CityU of Seattle's numerous campuses and high placement rates are a just a few of the reasons why you would choose our highly recognized program.

Five easy steps to get started
If you have a Bachelors' degree or higher, you are eligible to apply for graduate program at CityU.

Course Descriptions
Total Required Credits
with Principal and/or Program Administrator
48-50 Credits
with Administration Certification 52-54 Credits
Educational Leadership Foundation 12-13 Credits
 
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Educational Leadership Emphasis 24 Credits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electives 9-10 Credits
Project, Portfolio or Thesis 3 Credits
 
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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Administrator Certification
Educational Leadership Foundation (see above) 12-13 Credits
Educational Leadership Emphasis (see above) 24 Credits
Electives 3-4 Credits
Internship/Seminar 12 Credits
 
 
 
 
 
 

Need Your Teacher Professional Certification?
Teacher Professional Certificate Program credits are transferable as electives to the Master of Education program. Earn your Teacher ProCert and your M.Ed. at the same time. Contact your advisor for more information.