Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

Tuition is The total program cost is below $20,000..

This programme is designed for working educators and licensed teachers seeking leadership roles in pre-K-12 education. Students study educational leadership, curriculum development, and school administration through a structured online format. The programme prepares graduates for certification as instructional leaders and school administrators. It emphasizes practical application in real-world educational settings.

Focus areas include Curriculum and Instruction, Coaching, Reading Specialist, Special Education, Teaching ESL, Educational Leadership.

The programme requires 36 credit hours and is completed through online coursework. Students take one course at a time over seven-week terms, with up to four courses offered during the summer.

Graduates enter roles such as academic coordinator, educational consultant, curriculum leader, dean of students, and instructional leader in K-12 schools.

Applicants must hold a valid teaching license or provide Praxis II scores in the area of licensure. GRE scores from the past ten years may be submitted if Praxis scores are unavailable. Official transcripts and a copy of the teaching license are required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, asynchronous, part-time with one course every seven weeks; typically completed in 18-24 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

More than 170 years of history shape Carson-Newman University's identity as a Christian institution focused on educating citizens and worldwide servant-leaders. Faculty invest in students inside and outside the classroom, with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. Academic options include more than 50 majors and 14 graduate degrees, supported by hands-on opportunities such as state-of-the-art labs, student teaching, and internships.

The College of Health Sciences brings together Nursing, Exercise Science, and the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Music students use the Tarr Music Center's practice rooms, music library, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces. Students can also pursue interests through theatre, concerts, intramurals, club sports, and 21 NCAA Division II athletic teams. Study-abroad opportunities extend across six continents.

The campus is in Jefferson City, Tennessee, about 35 minutes from Knoxville and 40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains. Mossy Creek runs through campus, while Cherokee and Douglas lakes are nearby. Housing includes residence halls, apartments, and West Campus Commons, a 110,000-square-foot complex with more than 520 beds, study areas, lounges, games, and a market. International students should expect a campus where Christian faith and service are central to student life.