Educational Leadership

Master's Degree Program

The Master's of Education in Educational Leadership is designed for individuals who work within the educational environments around the world. It serves as the foundation for individuals pursuing a principal's position in an international school. The program will place emphasis on the broad topics of leadership, management, curriculum, and student learning. Special emphasis is given to school leadership in the international setting.

Course Work for Master's Degree Program (30 Credit Hours)

Section A: Core Requirements
(15 credit hours)
Section B: Leadership & Management Skills
(15 credit hours)
Principal Certification (Pennsylvania) (7 credit hours)

Click here for detailed M.Ed. course descriptions

Pennsylvania Principal Certification (37 Credit Hours)
We are once again offering an "Approved Principal Certification Program" from the Department of Education in the State of Pennsylvania.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Academic Guidelines
Students are usually capable of completing their academic program in two consecutive calendar years using Lehigh's hybrid model of online technology-based course work and face-to-face summer sessions in a variety of sites.

Prospective Students

We encourage prospective students to begin their program by taking courses at our Educational Leadership Summer Institute.

The Educational Leadership Summer Institute is intended for Doctoral and Master's Degree Students, and Professional Development Students in the Educational Leadership program.