Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership & Administrative Licensure
Stand Out and Move Forward
In a sea of educational leaders and administrators, how do you stand out? If you’re looking to move forward in your ability to create educational excellence wherever you go, Ashland’s Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership + Administrative Licensure puts you head and shoulders above the crowd. This program is for educators who want to do more, think bigger and lead their school further.
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Advance Your Career–And Change the World
If you want to make a bigger impact on students and teachers alike, this Master’s & Administrative Licensure program can get you there.
As one of the nation’s premier educational institutions for educators and administrators, we’ve noticed something. The best administrators–the ones who make a real difference in the lives of those around them–tend to be the ones who, at one point vowed never to leave their classrooms. But as a result of their commitment, they eventually realize that doing what needs to be done will require them to step into an administrative role. This program is for teachers who want to expand their classroom from a single room to a whole school–or even an entire district.
While participating in this innovative program’s educational leadership classes, you will acquire skills and capabilities in critical areas, including school climate, professional ethics, school safety, school administration programs and more.
This flexible, online program also prepares you to pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators Educational Leadership test, which is required for administrative licensure.
Program Benefits
Spotlight your competencies
Classes are composed of one-credit-hour modules grouped together in two- or three-credit-hour courses. These individual modules listed on your transcript allow you to quickly and easily demonstrate your acquired competencies.
Flexible scheduling options
All program, capstone and licensure modules are offered in a seven-week format, giving you more flexibility.
Up-to-date curriculum
New program modules are aligned to key state and national professional standards such as Educational Leadership Constituent Council standards, Ohio Principal Standards, the Ohio Assessment for Educators Educational Leadership standards and more. We stay at the cutting edge so you’re prepared to pass the required administrative licensure tests.
Affordable
Ashland University remains one of the best values nationally in higher education. We offer a wide range of financing options and have tailored the program to fit your schedule as a full-time educator, family member and good citizen. Also, with the decrease in required credit hours, achieving your dreams is even more affordable!
Program Benefits
What To Expect
- EDFN 501 APA Seminar
- EDLS 550 Educational Leadership
- EDLS 551 Critical Concepts in Fiscal/Human Resource
- EDLS 552 Law, Ethics, and Labor Relations
- EDLS 553 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Leadership
- EDLS 554 Issues Impacting Student Achievement & Special Populations
- EDLS 555 Research, Statistics and Data in Education
- EDLS 556 Employee Leadership & Evaluation
- EDLS 557 Change Process & Professional Staff Development
- EDLS 558 Operations, School Safety, and Mental Health
- EDLS 559 Capstone: Principal Internship
Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio.
Continued Candidacy
Candidates must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Prior Ashland graduate courses must have been completed within 10 years of the beginning of the program.
College of Education courses below a C- must be repeated.
Requirements
To be eligible to receive the administrative license, the applicant must:
- Have a master’s degree
- Have successfully taught two years under a provisional or professional teacher license at the age levels for which the license is sought
- Provide an official verification/letter from a school district listing the number of years taught at each specific grade level
- Successfully completed required prerequisite and licensure coursework
- Passed the Ohio Assessment for Educators Educational Leadership test
About Ashland University
Founded in 1878, Ashland University continues to have a rich tradition as a private, comprehensive institution preparing students for exciting, impactful professions and careers. Your success is our goal, not just while you are a student but for the rest of your life as a member of the Eagle family.
We place a great emphasis on the importance of each member of our community. The phrase “Accent on the Individual ” has been our motto for many years and characterizes well the nature and content of both the online and campus environment.
