MEd in Educational Leadership
- Petaluma, USA
- Los Angeles, USA
Master degree
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Developing Learning Leaders
The MEd in Educational Leadership program at Meridian University offers a transformative learning experience that prepares students for leadership roles in education and beyond. With an emphasis on nurturing the whole person, this program integrates contexts such as Developmental Coaching, Expressive and Movement Arts, Health Coaching, Collective Trauma and Social Healing, and Organizational Development to tackle complex challenges with creativity, flexibility, and responsibility.
Graduates will leave the program prepared for professional paths in coaching, facilitation, and leadership, ready to create positive social change and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.
At A Glance
| Applications accepted Quarterly | Highest degree required Bachelors | Learning format Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Program length 18-24 Months | Total credits required 64 Credits | Cost per credit $676 |
| Intensives required 3 | Accreditation WASC |
Impact Scholarships
Available to Meridian University students worldwide, Meridian University's Impact Scholarships represent the University's commitment to supporting graduates to take transformative action in the fields of Business, Education, Leadership, and Psychology.
- The Meridian Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship
- The Meridian Developmental Coaching Scholarship
- The Meridian Collective Trauma Transformation Scholarship
Concentrations Available
Developmental Coaching
The Developmental Coaching concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with practice in contexts such as executive coaching, developmental assessment, and management of deliberately developmental organizations.
Expressive And Movement Arts
The Expressive and Movement Arts concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as conventional healthcare settings, coaching practices, employee wellness programs.
Health Coaching
The Health Psychology concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as conventional healthcare settings, coaching practices, employee wellness programs.
Organizational Development
The Organizational Development concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with the practice of organizational leadership and development in various institutional domains, like: Business, Non-profits (NGOs); and government including sectors such as education, law, and the arts.
Social Artistry
The Social Artistry concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional commitments entailing arts-based practices that foster community development and societal transformation.
Transformative Leadership
The Transformative Leadership concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with practice in contexts such as executive coaching, developmental assessment, and management of deliberately developmental organizations.
Transformative Learning
The Transformative Learning concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as education, organizational leadership, and adult education.
"Meridian University offers a graduate education that is integrative, innovative, and pioneering as an educational model that involves holistic learning and practical application to many diverse professions."
—Angeles Arrien, The Four-Fold Way
Learning Formats
Meridian University offers two flexible learning formats, Online and Hybrid., which empower students to tailor their education to fit their lifestyle, preferences, and career goals.
The Online format is ideal for students completing their degrees 100% remotely, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning via Meridian’s dynamic online learning platform. The Hybrid format is tailored for those seeking a blend of online learning and in-person classes at Meridian’s Los Angeles Campus.
Academic Structure
Meridian’s academic structure gives students the flexibility to navigate the University’s curricular architecture in ways that match their passions, professional goals, and other life commitments.
The structure is designed to serve a diverse student body, who live around the globe, have varied cultural and clinical visions for their careers, and are at different stages in their professional journey.
Students enroll in a degree program, can elect a concentration, and register for one or multiple courses each quarter. In addition to core courses for the specific degree program and anchor courses that represent the Transformative Learning intent of Meridian’s curriculum, students select elective courses that align with their Meridian concentration, background, and career path.
