Master of Education | Principal Licensure
Principals are some of the most important and visible members of any school district. Serving as the bridge between students, families and teachers, principals are seen as respected leaders of not only their schools but of their larger communities. The Regis M.Ed. in Educational Leadership: Principal Licensure was created to help accomplished educators transform their knowledge and experience into a valuable leadership role at the school or district level.
Being a principal or district leader combines the administrative, ethical and fiscal challenges of running an organization with the guidance, foresight and educational requirements of being a teacher. Our program focuses on practical skills and measurable outcomes — you’ll gain increased self-awareness and explore different leadership styles, as you refine your own leadership preferences and educational methodologies. The cohort-based model provides peer support and networking opportunities, as you build your skills and gain new experiences alongside other future school leaders.
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Program Format
8-week courses in a blended format
Time Commitment
12 - 24 months
Key Dates
Starts are offered in August, January and May
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Name: Jerry Goings
Title: Program Coordinator, Educational Leadership
Hometown: Morrison, CO
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov/ooh/management/elementary-middle-and-high-school-principals.htm
For those who already have a master's degree or are looking to achieve principal licensure in fewer credit hours, our graduate certificate is a great option to propel your career forward.
Master of Education + Principal Licensure
30 credit hours
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Get all the details on our Master of Education in Educational Leadership program, including course requirements, application materials and a sample course sequence. And explore the Academic Catalog for full descriptions of all courses.
Evaluate current research on effective leadership practices in educational settings and gain essential knowledge about the validity and reliability of effective educational research to lead a variety of school improvement initiatives.
Gain coaching skills to support both cognitive and technical coaching situations and understand how to effectively communicate when providing feedback and support to diverse individuals and groups.
Examine educational policy debates, reform efforts at both the federal and state levels and issues such as teacher policy and leadership, teacher unions, and historical and recent reform efforts in schools across the nation.
To apply to the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program, you will need:
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Tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year: $572 per credit hour
10% tuition discount is available for licensed or contracted teachers.
For information on program-specific fees visit regis.edu/cost. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Total program credits: 30
Earning your Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network — think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or sign up for one of our upcoming graduate financial aid information sessions.
The M.Ed. Educational Leadership program is a CDE state-approved principal license preparation program. Licensure is subject to the rules of the Colorado Department of Education’s experience requirements. To earn a principal’s license in Colorado, applicants must have three years in a licensed capacity in a school district.
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The Master of Educational Leadership is offered by the Division of Education within Regis College.