Instructional Leadership
Develop knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, supervision, and professional learning to support effective teaching and student success.
Department of Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Preparing reflective, data informed, and effective educational leaders to serve schools, districts, organizations, and communities.
Program Overview
The Educational Leadership Program at Southern University and A&M College prepares educators to meet the challenges of leading schools, districts, organizations, communities, and people through systematic problem solving, data informed decision making, collaboration, and effective instructional leadership.
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership is designed for educators seeking to expand their leadership capacity and prepare for leadership responsibilities within P–12 educational settings. The program combines academic study, applied leadership experiences, research, and field based practice to prepare candidates for the complex responsibilities of educational leadership.
Program Mission
The mission of the Educational Leadership Program is to engage candidates in a transformational process of systematic problem solving and data informed decision making while preparing educational leaders capable of effectively serving schools, organizations, communities, and people.
Graduates may pursue leadership opportunities such as assistant principal, principal, instructional leader, district or central office administrator, supervisor, instructional coordinator, or other educational leadership positions, subject to applicable certification, experience, and employer requirements.
Preparing Educational Leaders
Candidates develop leadership knowledge and professional practices across areas essential to effective school and organizational leadership.
Data Informed Improvement
Build the capacity to analyze information, evaluate programs, identify areas for improvement, and use evidence to guide educational decision making.
Ethical & Professional Leadership
Examine ethical decision making, professional responsibility, educational policy, legal issues, and the responsibilities associated with educational leadership.
Family & Community Engagement
Develop strategies for building meaningful partnerships among schools, families, community organizations, and other educational stakeholders.
Explore the Educational Leadership Program
Learn more about admission, coursework, field based preparation, certification, and the faculty who support Educational Leadership candidates at Southern University and A&M College.
Admission Requirements
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Curriculum & Program Requirements
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Internship & Field Experiences
Learn how coursework and supervised field experiences connect educational leadership theory with authentic professional practice.
Educational Leader Certification
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Educational Leadership Faculty
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Graduate Admissions