Endicott College

Educational Leadership (M.Ed.): School Principal/Assistant Principal, General Studies Program

Develop executive leadership expertise for private, independent, and alternative education sectors.
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Format
100% online
Time Commitment
Part-time or full-time options
Duration
12-24 months
Program Start
Rolling Admission
Credits
36

Program Overview

Target Licensure / Track: Non-Licensure (Private / Alternative School Track)

Focusing on the operational, financial, legal, and instructional aspects of school leadership, this program prepares candidates to manage school organizations without state public school licensing requirements. Students master data-driven decision-making, facilities management, and staff supervision.

Program Note: Non-licensure administrative program designed for independent, charter, and alternative school leaders.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 36

Required Curriculum

Elective - 3 credits

  • EA 500 - Equitable and Inclusive School Leadership (Cr: 3)
  • EA 505 - Culturally Responsive Instructional Leadership (Cr: 3)
  • EA 510 - Sheltered English Immersion Educator's Endorsement (Cr: 3)
  • EA 515 - Public School Operational and Financial Strategies (Cr: 3)
  • EA 520 - Law, Policy, and Ethics (Cr: 3)
  • EA 525 - Human Resources and Organizational Potential (Cr: 3)
  • EA 530 - Leadership in Family Engagement for All Communities (Cr: 3)
  • EA 535 - Strategic Management and Design (Cr: 3)
  • EA 555 - Using Data to Improve Curriculum and Instruction (Cr: 3)
  • EA 563 - Supervision and Evaluation (Cr: 3)
  • EA 565 - Facilities Management (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will: 

  • Demonstrates knowledge of core administrator module standards, i.e., instructional leadership, management of operations, family and community engagement, and professional culture
  • Demonstrates knowledge of license specific module standards, i.e., administration and supervision of special education programs and services and consultation and collaboration skills

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Tuition & Fees
The total cost of attendance reflects the cost-per-credit pricing for the current academic year and depends on how quickly students complete the program. Please visit the link below for more information on tuition and fees, and read our Financial Aid information for ways to fund your education. You may also reach out to one of our helpful graduate school admission staff with any questions.
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Financial Aid
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