Educational Leadership
Transform your leadership potential with our Department of Educational Leadership. We're committed to nurturing visionary leaders who will eradicate racial disparities through dynamic project-based learning and innovative learner-centered programming. Elevate your career with our Master of Science, Specialist, and Doctorate graduate degrees and become a catalyst for positive change in education.
Careers in Educational Leadership
Within our Master of Science, Specialist, and Doctorate graduate degrees, opportunities exist for you in K-12 Education, Community Education, and Higher Education leadership roles.- Academic Advisor
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Director of Special Education
- Director of Community Education
- Faculty
Potential Salary
Median Salary $88,460
Educational Leadership Degrees at MSU
Educational Leadership, Master of Science
Unlock your potential with our Master of Science in Educational Leadership program, designed to equip you with essential skills in talent development, change management, and innovative educational strategies for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Increase your leadership capacity to eliminate racial disparities through project-based learning and learner-centered programming.
Educational Leadership, Specialist
Elevate your career with our Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) degree, crafted to develop school leaders who excel in racial competence and possess the expertise and tools to lead today's diverse schools effectively. Graduates of this program will receive a recommendation for administrative licensure under MN Rule 3512, qualifying you to become a Minnesota K-12 Principal or Director of Special Education.
Educational Leadership, Doctoral
Advance your career with our Doctorate in Educational Leadership, designed to cultivate racially conscious leaders for P-21 schools, higher education, and non-profit organizations. Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Racially Conscious School and Systems Leadership, Graduate Certificate
The Racially Conscious School and Systems Leadership Graduate Certificate equips educators with the knowledge, mindsets, and skills to lead with racial awareness and equity at the forefront. This program prepares you to create inclusive, student-centered learning environments and drive meaningful change in today’s education system.
Superintendent of Schools, Graduate Certificate
The Superintendent Licensure Program equips school leaders with the expertise, experience, and tools needed to navigate today’s racially diverse educational landscape. With a strong focus on racial competence, this program prepares superintendents to lead with equity, inclusivity, and impact from day one.
Educational Leadership, Master of Science
Unlock your potential with our Master of Science in Educational Leadership program, designed to equip you with essential skills in talent development, change management, and innovative educational strategies for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Increase your leadership capacity to eliminate racial disparities through project-based learning and learner-centered programming.
Educational Leadership, Specialist
Elevate your career with our Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) degree, crafted to develop school leaders who excel in racial competence and possess the expertise and tools to lead today's diverse schools effectively. Graduates of this program will receive a recommendation for administrative licensure under MN Rule 3512, qualifying you to become a Minnesota K-12 Principal or Director of Special Education.
Educational Leadership, Doctoral
Advance your career with our Doctorate in Educational Leadership, designed to cultivate racially conscious leaders for P-21 schools, higher education, and non-profit organizations. Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Racially Conscious School and Systems Leadership, Graduate Certificate
The Racially Conscious School and Systems Leadership Graduate Certificate equips educators with the knowledge, mindsets, and skills to lead with racial awareness and equity at the forefront. This program prepares you to create inclusive, student-centered learning environments and drive meaningful change in today’s education system.
Superintendent of Schools, Graduate Certificate
The Superintendent Licensure Program equips school leaders with the expertise, experience, and tools needed to navigate today’s racially diverse educational landscape. With a strong focus on racial competence, this program prepares superintendents to lead with equity, inclusivity, and impact from day one.
Administrative Licensure
Each of the administrative licensure programs offered is aligned with the competencies set forth by the Minnesota Administrative Rule 3512 of the Board of School Administrators
Center for Engaged Leadership
The Center for Engaged Leadership works to enhance student achievement in Minnesota public schools by developing and supporting highly skilled, visionary, and courageous school leaders. In partnership with P-12 school leadership, we offer ongoing professional engagement for P-12 Minnesota principals.
Leading Courageously for Racial Equity Conference
The College of Education hosts the Leading Courageously for Racial Equity conference each year, creating time and space for courageous conversations about race and educational equity. Nationally recognized leaders share their insight, experience and strategies to elevate education for all students.
Related Programs
Counseling and Student Personnel
Counseling and Student Personnel prepares culturally responsive and equity-minded professional practitioners at the graduate level who will serve in a variety of helping settings including K-12 schools, colleges and universities, community mental health agencies, treatment centers, correctional facilities, and hospital settings.
Elementary Education, Master of Science
Specifically designed for practicing teachers who want to improve their classroom craft, this fully online, asynchronous program prepares licensed K-12 teachers to be leaders in the elementary education profession.
Special Education, MS
Our online M.S. program in Special Education is designed for individuals looking for advanced knowledge and skills in this vital field. Students will gain expertise in pedagogy and evidence-based practices while developing skills in designing and conducting applied research.
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