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| The need for dedicated K-12 principals is growing every year. With a high percentage of existing principals set to retire in the near future, you're in an excellent position to fill this vital role. WGU's competency-based online education leadership master's degree prepares you to serve as a highly effective, instruction-based, certified principal in 46 of the 50 states.
This online program is specifically for already-licensed, practicing teachers who aspire and seek the necessary requirements to become a principal, vice principal, or assistant principal. As a student you will, for example, how to design and implement effective, standards-based educational improvement plans. The course of study incorporates best practices for leadership in education into a case-study approach that culminates in an integrated practicum and capstone project.
Learn more about the M.S. in Educational Leadership.
WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.
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A Program Overview
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| The online master's in education leadership consists of one domain of study and completion of a capstone project.
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| The domain of study is: |
Educational Leadership
View detailed information about this domain.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $2,890 per 6-month term, or just $5,780 per year. This is less than HALF what other reputable for-profit online universities typically charge. (Other schools charge as much as
$350 to $500 per credit.) An additional $1,000 Practicum fee will be charged during the final term to cover expenses
associated with the in-school practicum. Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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While program pace is ultimately determined by the individual student, this program is designed to be completed in 2 years.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Admission Requirements
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Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree and meet state eligibility requirements for obtaining principal certification. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how their teaching or leadership experience has prepared them for the role of school principal. Applicants will be required to identify a participating school site to be used for their case-study site and Practicum experience prior to admission into the program. Applicants will also be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program.
More info about Admissions.
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Other Online Master's Degrees in Education from WGU:
M.Ed. Instructional Design - This online master's degree in education prepares you to effectively develop curricula utilizing technology integration standards to improve instruction and student learning.
M.Ed. Learning and Technology - This online master's degree in teaching with technology prepares you to effectively use technology to improve instruction and student learning.
M.Ed. Measurement and Evaluation - This online master's in evaluation degree develops your expertise in designing, measuring, and evaluating instruction.
Commonly Searched Phrases: education leadership, leadership in education, how to become a principal, master of education leadership online degree program, requirements to become a principal.
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"Higher income…"
"WGU's program is allowing me to expand my career choices and earn a higher income in my chosen field of education. As a father of a young and growing family of three sons, these things are important and add security for my family."
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| —Brian Toomer, WGU graduate |
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"Working with my mentor…"
"My favorite part of the WGU experience was working with my mentor. I also enjoyed the convenience of learning online.
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| —Eric Mortensen, Jr. high teacher |
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"Speed their licensure…"
WGU Teachers College will be a boon to states seeking training for current teachers and paraprofessionals to help them meet the education requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and speed their licensure."
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| —Rod Paige, Former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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