Masters in Education - Education Policy and Leadership in Washington Dc United States | American University

Available in online, in-person, or hybrid formats, the MEd in Education Policy and Leadership (EPL) equips you with the capabilities to transform educational systems. This program develops educators and professionals into organizational leaders within the education sector. Participants acquire expertise in leadership, policy, legal frameworks, economics, and research methodologies to successfully manage educational initiatives across various levels.

Upon completing the M.Ed. program, graduates will possess essential leadership competencies such as financial planning, cooperative research, policy assessment, relationship development, cognitive science applications, and program assessment techniques. Our curriculum focuses on cultivating student expertise across four key areas:

Participants will develop the ability to identify challenges, recognizing how racial identities and perspectives influence critical examinations of educational policies and leadership approaches through data analysis, policy/legal/economic/equity perspectives, practical experience, and empirical evidence.