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earn your m.ed. in INSTRUCTIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP at park university

Prepare to lead classrooms, schools, and districts with flexible graduate programs designed for working educators.

Advance Your Role in Education

Park University’s M.Ed. programs in Instructional and Educational Leadership prepare educators to take the next step, whether leading in the classroom or advancing into school administration. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the skills to guide teachers, students, and communities with confidence.

  • Instructional Leadership (M.Ed.): Build expertise for roles like instructional coach, curriculum specialist, or department leader.
  • Educational Leadership (M.Ed.): Prepare for principal or school administrator positions with coursework aligned to Missouri certification.
  • Educational Administration (Ed.S.): Advance to district-level leadership roles with an online program that prepares you for superintendent or K–12 administrator certification in Missouri
  • Fully online courses in 8-week terms with multiple start dates per year.

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Why Choose Park for Educational Leadership?

Career-focused outcomes and personalized support built for today’s educators.

Flexible Online Programs

Both Instructional and Educational Leadership degrees are offered fully online in convenient 8-week terms, making it easy for working educators to advance their careers.

Career-Focused Pathways

Instructional Leadership prepares teachers for roles like instructional coach or curriculum specialist, while Educational Leadership leads to Missouri certification for principals and school administrators.

Support to Help You Succeed

Learn from experienced faculty with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, plus access to advisors, success coaches, and campus resources throughout your program.

Grow Within the Classroom

The M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership strengthens your ability to guide and inspire teachers and students. This program is designed for educators who want to stay rooted in instruction while stepping into greater leadership roles.

  • Prepare for roles such as instructional coach, curriculum specialist, or department leader
  • Collaborate with peers across districts and states for fresh perspectives.
  • Focus on applying best practices and theory directly to classroom instruction.

Choose Your Path in Educational Leadership

Both the Instructional Leadership and Educational Leadership M.Ed. degrees are designed to help you inspire, guide, and lead with confidence.

Instructional Leadership (M.Ed.)

Focus on strengthening teaching and learning within the classroom and across schools. This fully online program helps educators step into leadership roles that directly impact instruction.

  • 30-hour online master’s program
  • Prepare for roles such as instructional coach, curriculum specialist, or department leader
  • Courses emphasize theory, best practices, and collaboration across districts and states

Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

Designed for educators pursuing building-level administrative roles, this applied program intertwines theory and practice while meeting Missouri certification requirements.

  • 30-credit hour program offered online in 8-week terms
  • Prepare for positions such as principal, assistant principal, or school administrator
  • Eligible to apply for Missouri K–12 School Leader certification upon completing required assessments

Educational Administration (Ed.S.)

Take your leadership to the next level with Park University’s Educational Specialist in Educational Administration. This program blends theory and real-world practice to prepare you for advanced administrative and district-level roles.

  • 30-credit hour program offered fully online in 8-week terms with a 16-week field experience
  • Prepare for certification as a superintendent or K–12 school leader in the state of Missouri
  • Gain practical experience through a performance-based internship aligned with state standards

Step Into Administration

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership prepares you to take on building-level administrative roles. This applied program intertwines theory and practice so you can lead with confidence and impact.

  • Graduate eligible to apply for Missouri K-12 School Leader certification
  • Build expertise in curriculum design, assessment, school culture, and management.
  • Develop leadership skills to serve as a principal, assistant principal, or district administrator.

“I completed the online program and I loved my cohort! To this day, we all still reach out to one another. The platform used was fairly intuitive and the instructors extremely helpful. Overall, the experience was life changing. I fell in love with learning again!”

Lead at the District Level

The Ed.S. in Educational Administration equips experienced educators to advance into district and executive leadership positions. This practice-based program combines advanced coursework with hands-on field experience to help you lead schools and districts with vision and integrity.

  • Prepare for Missouri superintendent or K–12 administrator certification
  • Apply leadership strategies to real-world administrative challenges
  • Gain district-level experience through a guided internship

Shape the Future of Education

Step into leadership with Park University’s M.Ed. programs in Instructional and Educational Leadership. Fill out the form and start your journey today.

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