Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

Program Overview

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The Thomas Edison State University Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Leadership Program develops leaders who are prepared to build equitable and just communities in schools and serve as agents of change. Offered online, the accredited program is aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and prepares leaders for the New Jersey Principal and School Administrator endorsements. Graduates develop skills to articulate a clear vision, strategize, and drive purposeful and sustained change in educationally diverse environments.

This innovative program is designed to foster personal and professional growth, providing a network of professionals to support and guide candidates to successful completion.

• Building Leadership
• District Leadership
• School Business Administrator

In addition, the program is consistent with the professional standards required by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and recommended by the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association.

The Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education as having met the academic requirements for the principal, supervisor, and school administrator endorsements.

Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of our M.A. degree in Educational Leadership program. 

Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) accreditation (CAEP’s official statement for publication): The Educational Leadership Program at Thomas Edison State University is awarded TEAC accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, from Spring 2023 through Fall 2029.

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Program Outcomes

The TESU M.A. in Educational Leadership program outcomes are aligned with the national professional standards for educational leaders (PSELS):

 

MAEDL 1	Collaboratively lead, design, and implement a school/district mission, vision, and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities centered on the success and wellbeing of each student and adult.
MAEDL 2	Demonstrate the capacity to advocate for ethical decisions and cultivate and enact professional norms.
MAEDL 3	Develop and maintain supportive, equitable, culturally responsive, and inclusive school/district cultures.
MAEDL 4	Evaluate, develop, and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, data systems, supports, and assessment that support the success and wellbeing of each student.
MAEDL 5	Engage families, community, and school personnel to strengthen student learning, support school/district improvement, and advocate for the needs of their district, school, and community.
MAEDL 6	Develop school/district plans and systems that are data-informed, equitable, and aligned with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
MAEDL 7	Build a collaborative professional culture using systems of staff supervision, evaluation, support, and professional learning.
MAEDL 8: School District Leadership	Lead collaborative decision making and governance and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations.

 

Program Timeline

To view suggested course sequences, please see the M.A. in Educational Leadership Course Sequences webpage.