The Master of Education in Educational Leadership prepares graduates to work as deans, principals, directors, superintendents, or other school administrators.

Educational Leadership Curriculum

University of La Verne’s master’s degree program in educational leadership is designed to develop emotionally intelligent leaders who value the importance of building a supportive school site team of staff, teachers, parents, and the community to work together for the benefit of the students. The program’s coursework, field experiences, and classroom assignments are directly linked to the real work of school leadership.

Careers in Educational Leadership

Effective school leaders are in high demand. Employment of elementary, middle, and high school principals is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020-2030, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Graduates of the master’s in educational leadership are prepared to meet the academic and socioemotional needs of our diverse communities, communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, understand school funding and resource optimization, and foster a school setting that can compete in the educational marketplace.