Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure) Online
Prepare for a broad range of administrative and leadership roles, both inside and outside the classroom, by enhancing essential skills and competencies in this non-licensure program.
Discover the M.Ed. Educational Leadership and Management online program
The non-licensure Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management online program at Fitchburg State University expands your skillset as an educator and administrator while delivering curriculum in an accelerated online format to meet your needs as a working professional. No teaching license is required to enter the program.
This 100% online M.Ed. program combines accessibility and convenience with a stellar Fitchburg State University reputation that dates back more than a century. The curriculum is designed to expand your leadership competencies, with courses delivered in an accelerated and flexible format ideal for working educators.
Upon completion of this program, you will have the educational skillset you need to lead in supporting roles such as:
- Department Chair
- Curriculum Leader
- Academic Coach
- Headmaster
- Childcare Manager
- Department Chair
- Curriculum Leader
- Academic Coach
- Headmaster
- Childcare Manager
Student learning outcomes:
- Develop a supervision and feedback approach for faculty that grows and strengthens best practices, including best practices for online learning
- Demonstrate leadership capacity to ensure instructional units of faculty are anchored to key principles of Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning
- Exhibit capacity to lead in the design of data and progress monitoring meetings
- Apply understanding of diverse learning needs in the leadership of schools and their faculties
- Design school environments that apply current research in effective pedagogy and relevant elements of educational law
- Exhibit effective leadership to respond to achievement gaps caused by institutional racism and societal inequities
- Develop a supervision and feedback approach for faculty that grows and strengthens best practices, including best practices for online learning
- Demonstrate leadership capacity to ensure instructional units of faculty are anchored to key principles of Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning
- Exhibit capacity to lead in the design of data and progress monitoring meetings
- Apply understanding of diverse learning needs in the leadership of schools and their faculties
- Design school environments that apply current research in effective pedagogy and relevant elements of educational law
- Exhibit effective leadership to respond to achievement gaps caused by institutional racism and societal inequities
Upon completion of this program, you will have the educational skillset you need to lead in supporting roles such as:
- Department Chair
- Curriculum Leader
- Academic Coach
- Headmaster
- Childcare Manager
- Department Chair
- Curriculum Leader
- Academic Coach
- Headmaster
- Childcare Manager
Accreditation
Fitchburg State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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Our affordable program tuition includes fees
Our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Management (Non-Licensure) | $385 | $1,155 | $12,705 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected].
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Know the important dates for our students
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall A | 9/7/23 | 8/8/23 | 8/18/23 | 8/24/23 | 8/28/23 | 8/29/23 |
| Fall B | 10/30/23 | 9/29/23 | 10/10/23 | 10/16/23 | 10/23/23 | 10/24/23 |
| Spring A | 1/16/24 | 12/19/23 | 12/28/23 | 1/2/24 | 1/8/24 | 1/9/24 |
| Spring B | 3/18/24 | 2/19/24 | 2/27/24 | 3/4/24 | 3/11/24 | 3/12/24 |
| Summer A | 5/20/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/30/22 | 5/6/24 | 5/13/24 | 5/14/24 |
| Summer B | 7/10/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/24/24 | 7/1/24 | 7/2/24 |
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Know the requirements for this online educational leadership and management program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for Fitchburg State's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management online program along with information on required documentation. This program does not lead to initial or professional teacher licensure. No teaching license is required to enter this program.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2.8 GPA on prior coursework
- Resume detailing professional experience
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 in prior coursework; a letter of recommendation is required for students with a GPA below 2.8
- Professional resume
- Essay (no more than one page in length) on one of the following topics:
- Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person's life
- What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
- Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Take a look at the curriculum for this online master's in education program
For the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 11 courses covering 33 credit hours.
