PROGRAM DETAILS

Specializations

Through the MS in Educational Leadership program, you’ll develop the advanced skills and experience to become a highly effective educational leader.

To help you achieve your goals, our educational leadership master’s program offers these specializations:

• School Administration Specialization — Prepare for your license as an elementary or secondary school principal by gaining theoretical and practical knowledge of school administration. View the course requirements of this specialization.
• Teacher Leadership Specialization — Gain the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to serve as a teacher leader in roles such as instructional coach, mentor, or curriculum specialist. View the course requirements of this specialization.
• K-12 Educational Leadership through Sports Specialization – Acquire the skills necessary to serve as a leader within a public or private school athletic department by strengthening your understanding of school leadership processes through a sports lens.  View the course requirements of this specialization.

Creighton’s education programs are nationally recognized as excellent by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Higher Learning Commission. This reputation is earned thanks to Creighton’s carefully designed program curricula and standards, as well as the talented faculty who apply Jesuit values to ensure student success.

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Specific Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MS in Educational Leadership program, applicants must:

• Complete an application and submit a $50 application fee
• Possess a bachelor’s degree with 3.0 GPA or higher
• Provide a transcript displaying completion of a teaching degree (exemptions available). Read more about sending transcripts here
• Provide a teaching certificate (exemptions available) and have at least two years of successful teaching experience (can be in progress as you begin the program)
• Submit a personal statement (see application for specific requirements)
• Submit two letters of recommendation from persons other than friends or family members
• Pass a background check (if offer of admission is extended)
• Submit felony convictions and mental capacity statements

A personal interview may be requested in addition to the above requirements. The interview may be conducted in-person or virtually.

Due to the specific features and requirements of this program, international students cannot be admitted. Unique situations may be discussed with your enrollment specialist.