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Earn Your Master’s in Educational Leadership Online

In order for K-12 students to achieve academic success, schools need leaders who can be the visionaries and voices able to build community and lead learning. With a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from American Public University (APU), you can develop administrative or supervisory skills for K-12 public, private, campus-based, or virtual school settings.

APU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times. At APU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.

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Tuition for master’s degrees and graduate certificates. We offer many grant options. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Request information to learn more.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.

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No GRE®, GMAT™, or other standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Why You Should Earn This Master's From APU

Essential Coursework

Gain the knowledge and skills that are imperatives for building administrators, including staff recruitment and retention strategies, teacher coaching and mentoring practices, as well as legal, ethical, and political issues impacting education today.

A Strong Foundation

Interpersonal communication skills are essential for school leaders. This program builds your ability to interact effectively with personnel, students, and parents. The program also covers daily school operations, developing your capacity for recordkeeping, budgeting, and reports.

Trending Topics

You will have an opportunity to explore emerging issues that are influencing the direction of education, including diversity and equity.

Focused Learning

After completing core requirements, you will select a concentration to align with your professional goals. At the conclusion of your program, you will complete a capstone seminar.

Collaborative Experience

You will study alongside APU’s unique group of working professional students, including fellow teachers with educational leadership goals.

Getting Started

This program is for practicing teachers. No entrance exams or GRE® scores are required. But this MEd has prerequisite coursework admission requirements. Please request information to learn more.

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* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

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