What is Educational Leadership?
Emphasizing courses in leadership issues specific to education such as instructional leadership, curriculum development and community relations, UW’s online educational leadership program will also ground you in practice through an in-depth supervised internship in elementary, middle and high schools.
The UW educational leadership master’s is a practice-forward program that qualifies you for Wyoming principal certification, preparing you for building principalship.
Application Deadline
- Feb. 1 - If applying for following fall semester
- Sep. 1 - If applying for following spring semester
Admission Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
Domestic Students
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No requirement
International Students
- TOEFL: 550 minimum written or 80 minimum online, OR IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- GRE: 147 min in each subtest and 4.0 minimum on analytical writing
Online Learning at UW
The University of Wyoming offers an extensive selection of fully online and hybrid programs in addition to the online Education, M.A., educational leadership concentration. These programs are on par with our Laramie Campus programs in every significant aspect, with equivalent learning expectations and the same accreditation. Additionally, we understand that online learners have distinct requirements, and we are committed to delivering a range of academic and student resources specifically designed to support your success during your time at UW and beyond graduation.
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What Can You Do with an Educational Leadership M.A. Concentration?
Whether you are living in Sheridan, Wyoming or Fargo, North Dakota, the online educational leadership master’s degree gives you the knowledge and practical experience necessary to effectively lead programs and schools from kindergarten through high school. Many UW graduates go on to serve as principals in districts throughout Wyoming and the West, and it’s not uncommon for alumni to pursue doctoral-level studies to work as district superintendents.
UW educational leadership graduates hold titles such as:
- Principal at the elementary, middle school or high school level
- Assistant Principal
- Headmaster
- Instructional Coordinator
- Curriculum Director
- Education Consultant
- District Administrator
Yes! The UW College of Education is nationally accredited by NCATE. The educational leadership program is accredited by the National Educational Leadership Program Recognition Standards (NELP).
Graduate Assistantships: Many departments on campus offer assistantships to full-time students studying on campus in Laramie, Wyoming. These opportunities provide stipends along with faculty research opportunities and college-level teaching experiences.
Internships: Complete a 435-hour field experience where you will receive practical school leadership experience and mentoring in elementary, middle and high schools. This makes it possible for you to work at the elementary or secondary level.
Travel Grants: Apply for travel funding to help cover some of the costs involved with attending and presenting at education-related conferences.
Yes! Maintain your current work and personal commitments through the flexibility of this 100 percent online program.
Mike Wood, principal of Livingston Elementary in Cody, Wyo., was named principal of the year in 2018.