Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

At University of Washington-Bothell Campus, the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Oct 15, 2026, while tuition is 31,392 USD per year.

This concentration prepares educators to earn a Washington state Residency Principal or Program Administrator certification. It emphasizes anti-racist leadership and the dismantling of oppressive educational structures. Students engage in community-based mentorship and a structured school or district internship. The program integrates instructional leadership with historical and contemporary analysis of inequity in education.

Focus areas include Anti-racist leadership, Educational justice, Instructional leadership, Community-based mentorship, Dismantling oppressive structures, Leadership in diverse school contexts.

The LEDE concentration requires 27 credits of certification coursework, including a 540-hour internship for principals or 360 hours for program administrators. Those pursuing the M.Ed. complete an additional 10 credits of core courses.

Graduates enter roles as school principals, assistant principals, program administrators, and teacher leaders in K-12 settings.

Applicants must apply for the Winter 2027 cohort, with a priority deadline of July 30 and a final deadline of October 15. The application opens on February 1, 2026.

The programme totals about 37 credit hours. Hybrid format with 2-3 evening classes per month and one Saturday session per quarter; designed for completion in 18 months. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

UW Bothell is located a mile from downtown Bothell, Washington. Its campus includes a wetland, a dining pavilion, cafes, markets and the three-floor Activities & Recreation Center, which serves as a place to gather, dine, exercise and access student resources. Students can live in the Residential Village, while commuter services support access to campus. Housing is available for up to 1,000 students.

The campus has more than 6,000 students, nearly 350 faculty and five schools. Its academic approach connects classroom learning with research, projects and community engagement. Programs span business, educational studies, interdisciplinary arts and sciences, nursing and health studies, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students can choose from more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The First Year & Pre-Major Program supports first- and second-year students as they move toward a future major.

UW Bothell is part of the tri-campus University of Washington and provides access to big-school resources alongside close relationships with faculty and personalized staff support. Students should expect a campus community shaped by diversity, environmental sustainability and cross-disciplinary work. International students can also consider the campus's location near downtown Bothell, its on-campus services, dining options, student activities and housing when planning daily life and study.