Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is $645 per credit hour for Ohio residents and $875 per credit hour for non-residents..

This programme is designed for experienced educators seeking to become school principals. It provides the coursework and practical experience needed to meet Ohio's initial administrative licensure requirements. Students complete a leadership practicum and internship over three semesters, gaining hands-on experience as a building principal. The programme is delivered entirely online with asynchronous classes to accommodate working professionals.

Focus areas include Principal leadership, District-level administration, School culture and instruction, Fiscal management, Ethical and legal leadership, Community collaboration.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership requires 33 semester hours, including 21 hours in core courses and 3 internship credits. The programme includes a leadership practicum and internship completed over three semesters, culminating in a portfolio review.

Graduates typically become school principals, assistant principals, or instructional coaches in public or private K-12 schools.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and have teaching experience. A master's degree is not required for the M.Ed. programme. Official transcripts and a statement of purpose are required.

The programme totals about 33 credit hours. 100% online, asynchronous, full-time or part-time; typically completed in two years including summers. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 81% of applicants.

Nearly 20,000 students study on Bowling Green State University's walkable campus, where hundreds of student organizations, Division I athletics, traditions, volunteering and study-abroad opportunities support an active student experience. Bowling Green, Ohio, offers a welcoming community, affordable cost of living and a downtown area close to campus. Toledo is nearby, while Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus are within a few hours, providing access to employers, internships, cultural attractions and entertainment.

More than 200 academic programs cover fields connected to student and employer demand. Career preparation begins early through the Career and Life Design program, which gives every student access to personalized support, college and career coaches, internships, mentoring, networking, hands-on projects and employer connections. Nearly 80% of students in the program connect with professionals in their career field during the first semester. Students can also pursue undergraduate research alongside faculty from their first year, and support includes advising, tutoring, accessibility services and mental health resources.

Bowling Green has long connected its teaching and research with regional needs and industry partnerships. Research addresses challenges including water quality, the opioid epidemic, plastic alternatives and Lake Michigan coastal erosion. Partnerships with hundreds of companies and organizations support research and development, talent acquisition and continued education. International students should expect a campus designed for close contact with professors, classmates and resources, alongside opportunities to build professional relationships and explore Ohio beyond the university community.