Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

Hampton University presents its campus as a “Home by the Sea” in Hampton, Virginia. Campus life includes athletics, the Hampton Coliseum, Armstrong Stadium, a university bookstore, student organizations, and events such as Alumni Day and Opening Convocation. The setting combines academic spaces with opportunities to participate in university traditions and activities.

Founded in 1868, Hampton has a history rooted in empowerment and education. It is a Carnegie R2-designated research institution, with work in atmospheric science, cancer treatment, and aerospace. Academic options include programs through the James T. George School of Business; the School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation; the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications; the School of Liberal Arts and Education; and schools of nursing, pharmacy, religion, and science. Graduate study is offered through the Graduate College.

Students can also connect with the Honors College, the William R. Harvey Leadership Institute, Army ROTC, the Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, athletics, and alumni activities. The university community represents nearly every 44 states and 32 territories, and its stated educational focus includes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and global citizenship. International students should expect a campus culture that combines research, professional preparation, leadership opportunities, and established university traditions.

This online master's programme prepares educators for leadership in PreK-12 schools. It addresses school finance, organizational systems, curriculum design, and instructional supervision. A nine-credit internship in administration is required. Students must pass a final examination. The programme requires 42 credits. Learners may study part-time or full-time.

Focus areas include Elementary School Leadership, Secondary School Leadership, School Organizational Systems Theory, Human Resource Leadership in Schools, Curriculum Planning and Design, School and Community Relations and Diversity.

The programme requires 42 credits, including 9 credits for the internship in administration and 3 credits for a survey of computers and data analyses. All courses are delivered online with a focus on practical leadership skills.

Graduates enter roles such as assistant principal, principal, instructional supervisor, or program coordinator in public or private schools.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Official transcripts and a statement of purpose are required. A teaching certificate or teaching experience is preferred.

The programme totals about 42 credit hours. Online, part-time or full-time, typically completed in two to three years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 48% of applicants.