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Master of Educational Leadership
Concordia University of Edmonton
- Edmonton, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
About the program
The online M.Ed. In Educational Leadership prepares licensed educators for school leadership and the Illinois principal endorsement.
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
- Four-year bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the CUE 4-point scale (most recent 60 credits)
- English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 120)
- Programme-specific documents
- Admission is competitive
- Additional academic criteria: AGPA 3.0 on CUE 4-point scale on the most recent attempted 60 credits (Calendar 13.1.1 A)
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Four-year baccalaureate degree (or three-year degree followed by a second bachelor's, or a graduate degree) from a recognised institution; admission grade point average (AGPA) 3.0 on CUE 4-point scale on the most recent 60 credits; programme-specific documents (e.g. letters of reference, resume, statement); three-year degree holders may be admitted as qualifying/probationary students
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Prior Degree Certificate
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the graduate program entry criteria. Prepare prior degree records and relevant supporting documents. Check language proficiency requirements. Submit the graduate application and pay any applicable fee. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,490 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Department of Educational Leadership |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Concordia University of Edmonton. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,490 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.0, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 120.