Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

The application deadline for Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's) is Nov 2, 2026; tuition is Estimated total tuition and fees for in-state students enrolling in the Fall 2026 semester is $2,856 per semester, with $238 per credit hour and $675 in mandatory fees..

Students complete 36 credit hours of fully online coursework and a three-hour clinical residency in school administration. They apply leadership knowledge in real-world settings through field experiences with on-site mentors and supervising instructors. The program prepares educators for leadership roles below principal level and district-level positions not supervising principals.

Focus areas include School Administration, Educational Leadership, Tier I Certification Preparation, Ethics for Leaders, Field-Based Learning, Online Performance-Based Education.

The program requires 36 credit hours of coursework, including three hours dedicated to a Tier I certification clinical residency. All courses are delivered online with no on-campus requirements.

Graduates qualify for Tier I Educational Leadership certification in Georgia and are prepared for roles such as assistant principal or central office staff.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA. A valid teaching or leadership certificate at level 4 or higher is required. No standardized tests are needed.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Fully online, part-time or full-time, can be completed in three consecutive semesters. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Augusta University brings together undergraduate and graduate education with professional study in health, business, computing, education, nursing, public health, science and mathematics, and the arts, humanities and social sciences. Its academic structure includes eleven colleges and schools, with the Medical College of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia forming distinctive parts of the institution. Allied health sciences and graduate medicine add further routes into health-focused study. Students can choose campus-based programs or AU Online, whose courses can be completed from anywhere in a close learning environment.

Research is organized around collaboration and includes work connected with health, medical advancement and intellectual life. Recent activities show students engaging with applied learning tools, including Anatomage Tables in nursing anesthesia education, while faculty research addresses issues such as medical debt and sleep. International students join an academic and social community that includes people from around the world. Housing is available through residential communities, and Jags Live Well supports a student-focused approach to holistic wellness. Student experience opportunities extend academic learning and foster personal growth. Campus life includes counseling, creative activities, cultural events and study abroad programming. On-campus students can combine academic work with residential life, wellness support and broader personal-development opportunities, while online study provides flexibility for those who cannot relocate.