The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership is a professional degree program designed to prepare educational leaders. The curriculum emphasizes both theory and practice in the preparation of administrators and supervisors.

Students successfully completing the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership will have met the program requirements for a Maryland State Administrator I certificate. The certificate is not earned, however, until successful completion of the School Leadership Licensure Assessment.

Salisbury University's program is based upon a carefully planned knowledge base and a well defined philosophy. Graduates of this program should possess the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to promote excellence and high achievement in the schools. Graduates should be informed practitioners, possessing a full understanding of the theories that guide school administration. Most important, they should demonstrate competence and skill as they apply knowledge to practice in educational organizations. Our graduates should respect the individual worth of all persons and appreciate the role of education in society.

Students in the M.Ed. in the Educational Leadership program follow a series of courses offered in the Spring, Summer and Fall terms.

Please see the M.Ed. Educational Leadership checklist (available as PDF) for more information.