Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

For Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's), tuition is $590 Per Credit Hour.

This program prepares licensed K-12 teachers and school counselors to take on school leadership roles through a hybrid cohort model. Students develop skills in leadership, instruction, school management, and policy. The curriculum emphasizes applying theory to real-world school settings. Graduates are prepared to lead in educational institutions and pursue licensure as building-level administrators.

Focus areas include Adaptive leadership in education, Systems thinking, Culture for high-performing schools, Transformational leadership, Teaching and learning leadership, Talent development.

The program requires 15 total courses, totaling 45 credit hours. Students complete coursework across four phases, including a leadership internship and capstone project or thesis in the final year.

Graduates enter roles as principals, assistant principals, department heads, and program directors in K-12 schools.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. They must also have a current professional license as a K-12 teacher or school counselor. Required materials include official transcripts, two professional letters of recommendation, and interviews.

The programme totals about 45 credit hours. Hybrid cohort model, full-time, typically completed in 24 months. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.