Master of Science in Education - Teacher Leadership

Tuition comes to 5,730 USD per year. The deadline to apply for the Oct 2026 intake is Oct 5, 2026.

This Master of Science in Education program prepares teachers for leadership roles that do not require administrative certification. It features expert faculty, an emphasis on practical application, and integrates Christian faith principles into professional educational practice. Students learn to collaborate with administration, conduct peer coaching, lead professional learning groups, and develop school improvement plans.

Fully online. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.

Southwest Baptist University is a private Christian college founded in 1878. Its mission is to equip students academically, spiritually and socially for a lifetime of servant leadership. The university describes its community as Christ-centered and focused on preparing students to serve in a global society.

Students can choose from more than 100 academic degree programs across undergraduate, graduate and online study. Graduate offerings include master's, specialist and doctoral degrees in business administration, education, nursing and physical therapy. SBU also offers dual enrollment and dual credit options for academically talented high school juniors and seniors. Average class size is 20, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1, supporting regular interaction with professors.

The main campus is at 1600 University Avenue in Bolivar, Missouri, with additional campuses in Springfield, Salem and Mountain View. Campus life includes more than 35 student organizations and 22 varsity athletic teams. International students have a dedicated admissions category and can apply online. Applicants should expect the admissions process to involve an online application and, for most student types, official transcripts, test scores, FAFSA filing and an enrollment deposit. Online admissions can be contacted at worldwide@SBUniv.edu.