M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Today’s education system demands leaders with vision, passion and a commitment to make positive changes in our nation’s schools.This program prepares you to fulfill this important role. Whether it is as a principal (M.Ed.), superintendent (Ed.S.), program administrator or classroom educator, you will be at the forefront of theory and research in the field, with the skills and insight to influence policy and to improve educational institutions at the local, regional, state and national levels.This program has also established several cohorts with communities and school districts across the state, making it possible for educators to further their education while continuing to teach.

All international graduate school applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be considered for graduate admission to University of Idaho:Have earned or will have earned a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body, a ministry of education or an official quality assurance organization. The bachelor's degree should be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree consisting of four years of study (120 semester credit hours or 180 quarter hours). An official academic record from all post-secondary education institutions attended is required. This takes time so start this early in your application process.