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Be true to your passion for improving the state of education and become an exceptional school leader with Eastern Michigan University's 100% online master’s in educational leadership program. This CAEP-accredited degree program is designed to help you develop the professional leadership, research and management proficiencies you need to improve your school's system.
Gain the knowledge you need to manage school operations and resources and the skills to engage families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
Taught by scholar practitioners, this online educational leadership program aligns with ELCC standards and enables you to qualify for the building level principal license in Michigan—in as few as 18 months.
Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of graduate education programs and a post-master’s certificate online. Check out our other online education programs.
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all online students whether they reside in or out of state. Financial aid may also be available for eligible students.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Hour Course | Per Program* |
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M.A. Educational Leadership | $512 | $1,536 | $17,920 |
*Program cost does not include any additional applicable course fees, standard textbook fees or course materials.
If you would like to be considered for financial aid at Eastern Michigan University, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Federal School Code for Eastern Michigan University is 002259.
The M.A. in Educational Leadership online program features a convenient course schedule with multiple starts a year so you can maintain a balance between work, life and your studies. View the full calendar to find the best start date and corresponding deadlines for you.
All | Start Date | Application Deadline* | Payment Deadline*** |
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Winter II | 3/3/25 | Rolling** | 3/7/25 |
Summer I | 5/5/25 | Rolling** | 5/9/25 |
*For term deadlines, visit the Registrar's website.
**Subject to Seat Availability
***Payment due date is based upon the specific date registered. For detailed information regarding payment due dates, visit the Student Business Services website.
The admission process is the first step to earning your M.A. in Educational Leadership online. Be sure to review all admission requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Office of Admissions
Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 970
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Documentation can be sent via email to: [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 734.487.8892.
All professional education programs in the Eastern Michigan University College of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Michigan Department of Education.
In order to earn the online master’s degree in educational leadership, students must complete 12 courses (35 credit hours), including 32 credit hours of core courses and an additional three credit hours selected in consultation with the graduate advisor. All courses in the program are 7.5 weeks in length, with the exception of a 15-week capstone course. As an online student you will take all your classes with EMU instructors, just like you would if you were here on campus.
General Education courses may be needed for the completion of degree. After admission to the University, your academic adviser will assist in determining which courses are required to ensure your degree completion. Required general education courses can be taken online at the same program rate. For the complete listing of these requirements, visit the EMU general education website.
Ranked #1 in Michigan for "The Best Online Master's in Educational Administration Programs" by BestColleges.com (2016)
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