Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

Tuition is Competitive pricing, one of the best values in the Midwest..

The programme is grounded in research and theory applied to real-world school leadership challenges. Students develop leadership competencies through coursework that emphasizes community building in educational settings. The program uses a cohort model to support collaborative learning and professional networking. Graduates are prepared to lead in Catholic school environments with a focus on faith-based education.

Focus areas include School Leadership, Community Building, Catholic Education, Educational Administration.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core coursework, leadership practicum, and a capstone project. Courses are delivered in a virtual, synchronous format with cohort-based scheduling.

Graduates become school administrators in Catholic and public schools, particularly in the Kansas City metro region and surrounding areas.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid teaching license. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with official transcripts and a statement of purpose. The application includes a review of professional experience in education.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, synchronous, cohort-based; part-time over two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Benedictine College connects academic study with Catholic intellectual tradition and the founding principles of American liberty. Students can choose from more than 50 academic programs, with undergraduate and graduate options across the college. Graduate offerings listed include a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Classical Education, a Master of Arts in Classical Leadership, and a Master of Arts in School Leadership. Programs of distinction and international study options are also part of the academic structure.

The college is located at 1020 North Second Street in Atchison, Kansas. Campus facilities include the Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall, an Independence Hall-inspired building that was previewed in July 2026 and scheduled for dedication in September 2026. Benedictine College is also developing a proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine on campus, adding a planned medical education direction to its existing academic offerings.

International applicants can apply for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027. The college provides campus visits, application support, and move-in and orientation dates for incoming students. Its wider college experience includes faith and service, student life, athletics, media and culture, and alumni activities. Atchison provides the setting for a campus-centered education shaped by Catholic identity, academic study, and service.