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Educational Leadership

Degree Type
  • Master of Science
Location
  • Online
College
  • College of Education and Human Development
Format
  • Online

Overview

The Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare professional personnel to fill positions as PK-12 school principals or instructional supervisors. Successful completion of this fully online program will lead to an endorsement in PK-12 school administration and supervision.

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Why Study Educational Leadership at Radford?

  • Our program is fully online providing convenience and flexibility for working professionals
  • We use the latest in collaborative online technologies to give you the benefits of a traditional face-to-face program with the convenience of online
  • Our program offers seven-week courses allowing students to focus on one course at a time and still complete two courses each semester
  • The entire program can be completed in 21 months
  • Our program meets the Virginia licensure requirements for the PK-12 Administration and Supervision endorsement

Careers and Internships

Internships

A highlight of the program is a three-semester internship experience in school administration. Students are provided time for real-world Interactions with practicing school administrators at the elementary, middle, high, and central office levels.

Careers

This program prepares education professionals for building and central office leadership positions such as assistant principal, principal, curriculum and instructional supervisor, and director. Learn more about the career outlook for educational leadership.

Opportunities for Educational Leadership students at Radford

Students have the opportunity to begin the five-semester program with an "optional" on-campus orientation with their cohort. This typically takes place on the first Saturday of the initial semester.

Admissions Requirements

  • Resume
  • 2 letters of reference, including 1 from your principal and 1 from your superintendent or designee
  • A one-page essay explaining why you are interested in school leadership
  • Official transcripts for post-secondary work

Related Programs

  • 100% online classes

  • 100% pass rate on the SLLA Exam

  • 20 years of faculty teaching experience in public schools

Internship experience built into our program

A highlight of the program is a three-semester internship experience in school administration. Students are provided time for real-world Interactions with practicing school administrators at the elementary, middle, high, and central office levels.

student writing on whiteboard

“The staff at Radford University were phenomenal in my Educational Leadership grad program! They prepared me to lead not only a school but a community. In talking with others that graduated elsewhere, their programs just don't seem to even compare.”

Jerrad Blevins '23

Ready to Study at Radford?

We want to get to know you better and we are excited that you are ready to take your next step and learn more about us. We are here to help you and look forward to working with you during your college search process.