K-12 Educational Administration, M.A.

The master’s program in K-12 Educational Administration prepares aspiring educators for leadership positions in public, charter and private school settings.

Our program is committed to developing school-level leadership opportunities for powerful and equitable teaching and learning. In addition, our program meets the standards for leadership preparation.

One program, two modalities

Applicants have the option to pursue a hybrid version of our program (with some classes based in East Lansing, MI), or a 100% online version of our program. Contact us to learn more.  

We also offer an Urban Education Graduate Certificate that students can add to their administrative certificate. Learn more

Learn from renowned faculty

Faculty recognized for their expertise and contributions to the field are an important part of the M.A. in K-12 Educational Administration program. Utilizing a hybrid approach, combining face-to-face courses and online instruction, faculty are able to guide learners to achieve their learning goals.

Earn your M.A while you work

Whether you pursue our hybrid program, which blends in-person and online coursework, or our fully online program, we work to accommodate practicing educators while simultaneously:

  • Developing a strong community of learners;
  • Ensuring rigorous, high-quality and collaborative learning experiences;
  • Networking and building social capital with colleagues;
  • Learning from peers in diverse contexts and schools;
  • Fostering relationships between students and faculty. 

Hybrid Learning

Our hybrid program includes courses offered synchronously (during scheduled times) and asynchronously (independent work completed flexibly during the week).

Online Learning

New in Fall 2025: Our transformative program is offered online! Learn from educational administration experts at your pace — fully remotely. Contact us to learn more.

21

Core Credits

9

Elective Credits

2

Avg. Years to Program Completion