Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

Admissions are rolling. Tuition is The programme requires the completion of 48 credit hours, consisting of 33 credit hours of M.Ed. in Educational Leadership courses and 15 credit hours of MA TESOL/Bilingual Education program courses..

This programme combines two distinct areas: teaching English to speakers of other languages and educational leadership. Students gain qualifications in both TESOL/bilingual education and school administration. The programme includes field experiences and research-based coursework. It prepares graduates for leadership roles in schools and language education settings.

Focus areas include TESOL/Bilingual Education, Educational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Data-Driven Decision Making, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, School Administration.

The programme requires 48 credit hours total, with 33 credits in M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and 15 credits in MA TESOL/Bilingual Education. Students complete coursework, a statement of purpose, and field experiences.

Graduates pursue roles as school administrators, instructional leaders, and educators in bilingual or TESOL programs.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA or be a senior undergraduate with the same GPA. They must submit official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a 1,000-word statement of purpose. International applicants need a TOEFL iBT score of 90 or IELTS 6.5.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with a rolling admissions process. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 62% of applicants.

Delaware State University places research in neuroscience, genetics, imaging, and cell electrophysiology among its academic and scientific activities. The Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research, DNA Core Center, Cell Electrophysiology Core, and OSCAR Imaging Center provide distinct research settings and services. The university also offers DNA Core education and extension, research capacity consultations, community needs assessment, and Research Experiences for Undergraduates. The Delaware Institute for Science & Technology adds another research connection. Experiential learning and faculty research days give students opportunities to engage with work beyond regular coursework. Graduate School Preparation Exams and Professional Skills support students preparing for advanced study.

Located in Dover, Delaware, the university connects academic study with advising, first- and second-year programs, career preparation, and student success support. Students can use EAB Navigate for planning and communication, academic support for student athletes, and the DSU Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator. Distance education and learning technologies support course access in additional formats. Residential students have resources covering policies, maintenance, information technology requests, laundry, health, and what to bring to campus. Military-affiliated students can find orientation, tuition assistance guidance, Veterans Affairs educational program information, and the General Education Mobile program. International students should review how their intended course of study fits the university's academic advising, registration, testing, health insurance, housing, and student service systems. The university's history includes successive presidential administrations, while its research centers and student programs show how academic work and support are organized today.