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.
Insights into our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management.
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. online program combines online accessibility and convenience with a stellar Fitchburg State reputation for education programs dating 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 specialized program, you will have the advanced 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
As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate competencies in managerial skills related to political arenas, personnel, fiscal affairs, acquisition of material resources, diverse publics, pupil populations, and organizational change
- Apply an expanded knowledge base in the field of leadership and management in order to anticipate and to solve current and future problems inherent in the educational system
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are required to collaboratively lead and manage an educational enterprise effectively and efficiently to improve teaching and learning
- Demonstrate competencies in managerial skills related to political arenas, personnel, fiscal affairs, acquisition of material resources, diverse publics, pupil populations, and organizational change
- Apply an expanded knowledge base in the field of leadership and management in order to anticipate and to solve current and future problems inherent in the educational system
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are required to collaboratively lead and manage an educational enterprise effectively and efficiently to improve teaching and learning
Upon completion of this specialized program, you will have the advanced 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 | $372 | $1,116 | $12,276 |
- 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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Fitchburg State's online dates and deadlines.
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 | Drop For Non Pay | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer A 2021 | 5/17/21 | 4/16/21 | 4/26/21 | 5/3/21 | 5/10/21 | 5/11/21 | 5/12/21 | 7/5/21 |
| Summer B 2021 | 7/12/21 | 6/11/21 | 6/21/21 | 6/28/21 | 7/5/21 | 7/6/21 | 7/7/21 | 8/29/21 |
| Fall A 2021 | 9/2/21 | 7/30/21 | 8/9/21 | 8/16/21 | 8/23/21 | 8/24/21 | 8/25/21 | 10/20/21 |
| Fall B 2021 | 10/28/21 | 9/20/21 | 10/1/21 | 10/8/21 | 10/18/21 | 10/19/21 | 10/20/21 | 12/16/21 |
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Are you ready to apply? See our admission requirements.
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 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
- PreK-12 classroom access for full or part-time teachers**
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and pay $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended*
- Applicants must have access to a PreK-12 classroom
- **Full-time or part-time classroom teachers, assistant teachers, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, or administrators
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 in prior coursework (a letter of recommendation is required for students with a GPA below 2.8)
- No GRE, MTEL, or teaching license is required to enter the program
- 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
- Tell us 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 UniversityAdmissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- TOEFL or IELTS scores required for natives of non-English speaking countries
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- General Foreign Credit Evaluation
- 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 admissions decision. Graduate applicants are required to submit a "general" evaluation.
Following are suggested organizations which provide foreign credential evaluation services:
- The Center for Educational Documentation
- The World Education Services
- Educational Credential Evaluators
- International Documentation Center
You are encouraged to contact the Fitchburg State International Admissions department if additional information is needed at 978-665-4399 or [email protected].
U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (TOEFL excluded). Students with the following visas are not eligible for the program:
- I-20
- F1
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
To be successful in this program, applicants must have professional access to a PreK-12 instructional environment. This would include such roles as a full-time or part-time classroom teacher, assistant teacher, substitute teacher, paraprofessional, or administrator. The applicant must also be fluent in the language of the school. For questions about these requirements, please contact an admissions specialist at 844-351-9393.
What you'll learn in our online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management courses.
For the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 11 courses covering 33 credit hours.
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