M.S. in Education - Educational Leadership Online Degree Information

	M.S. in Education - Educational Leadership
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Degree Title:	M.S. in Education - Educational Leadership
College:	Walden University
Description:	This specialization offered by The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is designed for classroom teachers who want to move into administration (as a department head, assistant principal or principal, for example) or who will remain in the classroom while playing a larger leadership role at the school and district levels. The curriculum reflects the standards for leadership education developed by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration. This program, grounded in research and evidence of best practices, defines what administrators need to know and be able to do, at the most practical level, to enhance learning opportunities and outcomes for all students. You can earn your M.S. in Education in as little as 24 months by taking two consecutive, 8-week courses per semester.

Accreditation:	North Central Association (NCA) (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicant must have an bachelor's degree or higher to apply.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.