Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Educational Leadership in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,480
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Wichita State's Master of Education (MEd) in educational leadership merges group-based learning with hands-on practice and mentorship opportunities in school environments, empowering educators to advance toward roles as certified school administrators while also laying the groundwork for future Ed.D. or Ph.D. studies. Wichita State prioritizes practical education—every program we provide includes mandatory applied learning or research components, ensuring you graduate with job-ready skills and experience. This two-year educational leadership MEd requires 33 credit hours, featuring substantial practicum work in local schools. Graduates who pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment qualify for Building Leadership certification through the Kansas Department of Education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum 3.000 grade point average in their last two years (60 credit hours) of college coursework from accredited institutions. In addition, applicants must have validated strengths on the multiple indicators listed below.
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average
Official transcripts of all college-level work completed, and indication of a degree conferral
Three Reference Report Forms from supervisors and/or professional peers. At least one must be from a supervisor attesting to the applicant's potential as a building administrator,
Evidence of three years of experience in a state-accredited school while holding a professional level teaching, school specialist or clinical license, or a full vocational-technical certificate,
A resume or curriculum vita of educational and professional experience,
A brief statement of professional goals related to completion of the master's degree and/or certification as a school administrator, and
A letter signed by a building principal indicating he or she is willing to serve as the student's mentor and will allow the student to fulfill the practicum requirements of the program.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average
Official transcripts of all college-level work completed, and indication of a degree conferral
Three Reference Report Forms from supervisors and/or professional peers. At least one must be from a supervisor attesting to the applicant's potential as a building administrator,
Evidence of three years of experience in a state-accredited school while holding a professional level teaching, school specialist or clinical license, or a full vocational-technical certificate,
A resume or curriculum vita of educational and professional experience,
A brief statement of professional goals related to completion of the master's degree and/or certification as a school administrator, and
A letter signed by a building principal indicating he or she is willing to serve as the student's mentor and will allow the student to fulfill the practicum requirements of the program.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Tuition
USD
12,480