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$459
Fall 1 2025 classes start on August 25, 2025
Designed for accomplished and caring teachers ready to take their skills to the next level, LSU’s online Master of Education in Educational Leadership helps prepare educators to become more effective leaders and administrators. This comprehensive program allows educators to attain more challenging and in-demand education jobs and to build learning communities that are welcoming, challenging, and rewarding for children and teachers alike.
The program can be completed in as little as 15 months and works in conjunction with teachers’ and educators’ personal and professional schedules. LSU’s coursework covers all areas of the educational spectrum, with classes in topics such as ethics and educational leadership, administration of school personnel, and applying research in education.
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Finish in less than two years or take courses over a longer period of time. Whatever way you need to pursue the program, LSU makes it possible.
Not only do teachers make up a large percentage of the program, but students also study under leading educational and leadership professionals.
Our online Master of Education in Educational Leadership is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Applications may be submitted without a GRE/GMAT exam score.
Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers. Enrich your college experience and connect with peers globally through Omega Nu Lambda!
LSU Online 2019 graduate Glenda Dorsey talks about her journey as a non-traditional student and the LSU professors who helped her succeed.
Assistant Professor Carlos Lee talks about the great things students can accomplish professionally while earning their Master of Education in Educational Leadership.
Total credit hours per program: 39 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $459
Total cost with fees: $17,901
You may be able to find savings and earn credit from previous work or training, or as demonstrated by your industry certifications, through Prior Learning Assessment. Learn more.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
| Educational Leadership Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELRC 4249: Understanding and Applying Research in Education | 3 |
| ELRC 7001: Ethics and Educational Leadership | 3 |
| ELRC 7401: Administration of School Personnel | 3 |
| ELRC 7404: Internship in Educational Administration | 6 |
| ELRC 7422: Introduction to School Improvement/Action Research | 3 |
| ELRC 7423: Advanced School Improvement/Action Research | 3 |
| ELRC 7432: Best Practices of Principal Leadership I | 3 |
| ELRC 7433: Best Practices of Principal Leadership II | 3 |
| ELRC 7434: Best Practices of Principal Leadership III | 3 |
| ELRC 7435: Best Practices of Principal Leadership IV | 3 |
| ELRC 7450: Supervision of Instruction in Elementary and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| ELRC 7900: Independent Study | 3 |
Admission Requirements
Graduate School
*Applicants with foreign credit hours are strongly encouraged to provide a course-by-course evaluation of these credentials
Program Application Requirements
Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
Our online Master of Education in Educational Leadership is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Students who graduate with an online Master in Educational Leadership will be prepared to lead more effectively in their schools and communities.
Curriculum will include the following topics:
LSU’s program provides educators with enhanced leadership skills while building on the strong foundation of teaching abilities they already possess. The program can be completed in 15 months on an aggressive track, but students also have the option of completing it at their own pace. Classes are 100 percent online, allowing students to continue to manage both their personal and educational commitments. Additionally, the program provides invaluable career and networking opportunities with current teachers in the cohort, LSU’s leading faculty, and the school’s expansive alumni network.
A degree in educational leadership provides teachers with the skills necessary to leap from teacher to a more senior or managerial role within the educational system. Principal, administrator, and superintendent are competitive positions that often require candidates to possess both a master’s degree and a strong sense of leadership. A Master of Education in Educational Leadership can help professionals meet those qualifications.
The degree isn’t just about advancing one’s educational career. LSU’s program also emphasizes the need to effectively teach students and create learning communities where students can thrive. Enrolled students will also learn about advanced topics such as educational ethics and school improvement so graduates can make positive, groundbreaking changes in their schools.
The Master of Education – Educational Leadership, (MEd), meets the educational eligibility criteria for certification in Educational Leadership in the State of Louisiana. Graduates of this Louisiana state-approved school leader preparation program with a valid Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate, or a comparable out-of-state certificate, will qualify for a Level 1 Professional Certificate.
Graduates of the program who wish to teach in another U.S. state or country may be required to meet additional eligibility criteria to qualify for licensure and/or certification in those locations. We are unable to confirm the licensure and/or certification requirements of other states or countries.
If you intend to pursue a leadership credential in a location outside the state of Louisiana, it is advised that you contact the applicable state or country credentialing authority for specific requirements to help you determine if completing this program meets certification eligibility criteria for your intended location.
If you have additional questions in this regard, please contact us at chseinfo@lsu.edu to assist you in your career planning.
Procedures for filing appeals and complaints are accessed here.
The LSU family of institutions offers several Online Master of Education Leadership choices. Find your path among focus areas like general leadership & technology. Online MEd: Leadership
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