Online Master of Science in Educational Leadership

Tuition is Tuition for the MS in Educational Leadership Program is $14,580 ($486 per semester unit). Tuition for each semester is due only after you register for that semester. If you are earning a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, an additional fee of; the program admits students on a rolling basis.

This online Master of Science program prepares individuals for leadership roles in educational settings from pre-K through community college. It focuses on developing critical management skills and a bold, socially just perspective. Students gain knowledge and practical training through a challenging, hands-on curriculum with interactive feedback.

The program is structured over two years, typically involving 10-12 courses, and includes a collaborative research project. Optional fieldwork is available for those pursuing an administrative credential.

Graduates find roles in educational settings such as K-12, higher education, and nonprofit organizations, including positions like principals, assistant principals, department chairs, and curriculum specialists.

Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA, three professional recommendations (one from an administrator), a résumé showing leadership activities, and a statement of professional goals. Applications are submitted through Cal State Apply.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Fully online, cohort-based program with a typical duration of 2 years (24 months). For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 97% of applicants.

Over nearly 66 years, California State University, East Bay has served the Bay Area as part of the California State University system. It provides access to higher education for a diverse student body and connects academic programs with regional engagement. The university’s motto, Per Aspera Ad Astra, means “Through Adversity to the Stars.”

Cal State East Bay offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and programs across the College of Business and Economics, College of Health, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, and College of Science. Popular undergraduate fields include business administration, psychology, computer science, human development, biological science, art, criminal justice, kinesiology, sociology, and health sciences. Graduate and post-baccalaureate options include business analytics, social work, computer science, counseling, public administration, statistics, and health care administration.

The main campus in Hayward provides undergraduate, graduate, and credential programs, while the Concord location offers select undergraduate and credential programs. Select undergraduate and graduate programs are also available online, including fully online degree-completion options. Students can access tutoring, advising, wellness, housing, and financial resources. International students are part of the university community, with students from other countries represented in both undergraduate and graduate enrollment. Community engagement, internships, hands-on learning, research, and real-world experience connect study with professional development.