Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

For Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's), tuition is Baker University offers the highest return on investment of private colleges in Kansas, according to Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022)..

This programme prepares students for building-level school leadership roles such as principal or assistant principal. It focuses on developing administrative, organizational, and instructional leadership skills through a structured online curriculum. Students complete a directed field experience working directly with a practicing school administrator. The programme is designed for working educators seeking licensure in Kansas or a certificate in Missouri.

Focus areas include Educational Administration, Organizational Health and Performance, Curriculum and Instruction for Administrators, School Personnel Management, Legal and Ethical Issues in School Leadership, Leadership Capstone Project.

The programme requires 37 credit hours, including 33 credits of core leadership courses and 4 credits for a directed field experience capstone. Students must also complete a portfolio as part of the graduation requirements.

Graduates pursue roles such as principal, assistant principal, dean of students, or special education coordinator in PK-12 school settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.75 GPA. A teaching certificate and at least one year of experience in a PK-12 school are required. The application includes official transcripts, a teaching certificate copy, three professional references, and a completed application form with a $20 fee.

The programme totals about 37 credit hours. 100% online, with weekly classes held year-round; designed for working professionals; part-time study available. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.