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Educational Leadership

Master of Arts (M.A.) Concentration

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Get An Education Leadership Concentration

As an educator, you’re already making a difference. But what if you could influence what happens on the building-level? Could you be the person who helps teachers feel more empowered? Who knows how to bridge differences, build consensus and develop a school atmosphere where faculty, staff and families support one another in their common mission to nurture citizenship, critical thinking and a thirst for knowledge?

The University of Wyoming makes it possible for you to get the training you need to become a K-12 principal—conveniently and on your own terms through this 100 percent online program.

Program Details

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Program Requirements

Curriculum & Courses

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Educational Leadership Programs

What is Educational Leadership?

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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, readying you for building principalship.

Application Deadline

  • February 1 - If applying for following fall semester
  • September 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

How to Apply
Please visit our program admission webpage for more details.

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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 on-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.

Educational Leadership Careers

UW School of 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
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23% of school principals in Wyoming are University of Wyoming graduates

 

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Educational Leadership Master's Concentration Degree Program Highlights

The UW online educational leadership master’s program was designed to align with national educational leadership standards, making this program relevant to students in Wyoming and beyond.

Here are some reasons to consider the UW graduate program in educational leadership:

Online Flexibility

Maintain your current work and personal commitments through the flexibility of this 100 percent online program.

Faculty Practitioners

Study with professors who are professionals in the field. Your teachers have 60 years of combined K-12 leadership experience in states that include Wyoming, Arizona and Nevada.

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.

 

 

Assistantships

Pursue a graduate assistantship. 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.

Accredited

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).

Special Education Director Endorsement

You can gain the Special Education Director endorsement from the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) if you have earned a masters from UW in either educational leadership or special education AND at least a graduate certificate from UW in either educational leadership or special education.

Scholarships

Take advantage of a variety of graduate scholarships available to educational leadership graduate students. Opportunities include:

Dr. L. Dean Sorenson Memorial Scholarship
Ivan Willey Scholarship
Maurice Wear Scholarship
Russell I. Hammond Scholarship
William G. Berube Scholarship

 

Mike Wood, principal of Livingston Elementary in Cody, Wyo., was named principal of the year in 2018.

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