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Master of Educational Leadership

University of Illinois Springfield

  • Springfield, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Illinois Springfield campus

About the program

The online M.Ed. In Educational Leadership prepares licensed educators for school leadership and the Illinois principal endorsement.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Educational Leadership and evaluate learning approaches
  • Communicate appropriately with learners
  • And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

  • Principal
  • Assistant principal
  • Department chair
  • Dean
  • Instructional coach
  • Athletic director

Curriculum

  • 36 credit hours: seven 4-credit courses in 8-week sessions plus a year-long internship of three courses (8 credits). Content covers leadership theory
  • Character-based leadership and culturally responsive leadership
  • With Illinois evaluator training and the principal content tests required for endorsement.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA 2.5 or higher (https://www.uis.edu/admission-aid/graduates)
  • Some programmes require prerequisites
  • Statement or recommendation letters
  • English proficiency required.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree from an accredited institution (international degrees evaluated), Official transcripts, Some programmes require prerequisites, Statement, Resume or recommendation letters

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 70
  • Cambridge B2 First

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 75 USD international graduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
  2. Program-specific materials and English test scores. Department reviews and decides on admission. Submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,367 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSpringfield Main Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Public Affairs and Education
DepartmentEducational Leadership
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.