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Apply now and save the application fee. Start your Journey today!The Master of Educational Leadership online program at the University of Cincinnati will provide you with real-world skills and knowledge to help you on your path to pursue an educational administrative or leadership role. This program prepares licensed educators to become strong leaders within educational organizations. With three main concentrations, choose the track that best fits your career goals. Concentrations for this program include Principal Leadership, Special Education Leadership, and General Administration & Policy.
University of Cincinnati’s Master of Educational Leadership Program
The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is committed to serving the needs of schools throughout Ohio and the nation. Our program is ideal for licensed educators looking to further develop their knowledge and skills to enhance learning and to expand their earning potential through higher-level academic administration or leadership education roles.
Masters of Educational Leadership Program Concentrations:
- Principal Leadership: gain the tools to be a successful principal within a school or school district.
- Special Education Leadership: focuses on the legal and ethical roles and responsibilities of a professional within the field of special education.
- General Administration & Policy: study educational leadership with or without an educational/professional background through our non-licensure track.
What Will I Learn in an Online Masters in Ed Leadership Program?

In this top-ranked program, you’ll:
• Discover the theories and practices of educational leadership and organizational behaviors in school systems.
• Gain hands-on experience through internships that will familiarize you with the roles and responsibilities of a principal.
• Examine current economic theories, sources of revenues, and trends in the fiscal structure and operations of public education.
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