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Nova Southeastern University's fully online Master of Science (M.S.) in Educational Leadership helps educators, administrators, and professionals develop the leadership skills needed to advance their careers and drive meaningful change across educational environments. Designed for working professionals, this flexible, non-certification degree can be completed in as little as one year and features 8-week courses, workplace-based scenarios and experiences, and no GRE requirement.
Through a research-based curriculum, applied learning experiences, and faculty mentorship, you'll build expertise in instructional leadership, educational policy, organizational management, strategic planning, school improvement, and data-informed decision-making. You'll learn how to lead teams, manage change, improve organizational effectiveness, and support student success across diverse educational settings.
Graduates are prepared for leadership opportunities in K-12 education, higher education, nonprofit organizations, corporate learning environments, educational agencies, and other education-focused organizations. Educational institutions continue to seek leaders who can navigate evolving challenges, strengthen performance, and foster positive outcomes for students, faculty, and communities. As organizations face increasing demands for strategic leadership and continuous improvement, professionals with expertise in educational leadership remain valuable across a wide range of educational settings.
Build the leadership skills to make a lasting impact in education.
Obtaining my master's degree from Nova Southeastern University was a game changer. It opened the door to numerous leadership opportunities for me, and I was more than prepared to pursue them. The instructors have first-hand knowledge of the challenges we face in public education in Florida.
Dr. Mark J. Rendell '96 | M.S. Educational Leadership | Superintendent of Brevard County Public Schools
Quick Facts
Why Choose This Program?
Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Develop your leadership skills and diversify your understanding of the educational landscape with a research-based curriculum that prepares you with best practices and hands-on experiences. Learn how to employ educational strategies through courses like “Leadership for Equitable Schools” and “Assessment & Strategic Decision Making.” Then, put your knowledge into action through field experience and internships.
M.S. in Educational Leadership Curriculum
Core Courses (15 credits)
Credits
Elective Courses (Choose 15 credits)
Credits
Student Acknowledgment Notice for the M.S. In Educational Leadership(PDF)
Field Experiences and Administrative Internship
Go from being a student to a leader in action with classroom experiences and internship courses that are built into your education.
Observe, interview, and work with an assigned administrator as part of your internship for a minimum of 300 contact hours and learn what it takes to be an ethical, thoughtful, and practice-oriented educational leader.
Engage in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and put your knowledge to the test through your field project by solving an educational challenge with an assessment-based solution. Then present your findings to your peers, faculty, and district leaders during a weeklong summer symposium.
Enrollment in the internship coursework requires prior approval.
Admission Requirements
Ready for the Next Step?
We’re thrilled you’re applying to NSU for a graduate degree in Educational Leadership.
This program is available to practicing prekindergarten through 12th-grade teachers who wish to obtain graduate degrees and enter the field of educational leadership.
It’s also available to those with a bachelor's degree and a valid professional teaching certificate who wish to obtain a graduate degree and/or add a certification area in educational leadership.
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year.
Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
- $50 (USD) nonrefundable application fee
