Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership

Shape the future. Change the world.

You’re set on developing your knowledge and skills, and aim to become an effective educational leader – one who thrives in diverse settings. Engage in rigorous coursework that allows for you to emerge ready to fill a role as a school administrator, principal, department head, or district administrator. Are you ready?

Why Seattle Pacific for your MEd in Educational Leadership?

The Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership prepares individuals who aspire to earn Principal or Program Administrator certification to serve as an administrator in a school, district central office, resource center, or other administrative center. This 45-credit program offers current research and best practices to help principals and program administrators interact with students, teachers, parents and their communities. Courses are available both on the Seattle campus and from any geographical location with WiFi via synchronous online courses.

Accomplished Faculty

Expert, caring faculty have a desire to help students succeed. Faculty are known for mentoring their students during and following their educational programs. These professors model lifelong learning through scholarly activities of their own, publishing frequently, and presenting at professional conferences.

AACU Membership

Seattle Pacific is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities and of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. SPU certification programs are approved by the Washington state Professional Educator Standards Board. The School of Education is also a member of the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, and has a chapter, Sigma Phi Upsilon, of Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society that values academic and professional excellence in counseling.

Deep Character Emphasis

Built on an character education foundation, the graduate programs at SPU offer first-class education through the lens of Christian faith and values. Students take ethics courses, and character issues are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Flexible Format

Designed for full-time working educators, Educational Leadership classes are usually offered on on weekday evenings (usually 4:45–7:15 p.m.). In summer, classes may be offered during the day between late June and mid-August. Courses are offered in-person on the main campus and online via a synchronous meeting platform.

Connected Alumni

School of Education graduates move on to purposeful careers in schools and district-level leadership throughout the country. When you obtain a graduate degree from SPU’s School of Education, you join a community of alumni who stay connected.