Educational Administration and Leadership

The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education offers a 30 hour master’s degree Program in Educational Administration and Leadership. With the help of an adviser and approval of the Graduate School courses may be waived and/or substituted to create specialized options in different educational tracks to match the needs and academic goals of the students.

The Educational Administration and Leadership master’s degree program courses have been aligned with the Educational Leadership Constituents Council (ELCC) standards specific key assessments embedded in coursework and must be completed to demonstrate that students meet these standards.

Students who wish to pursue the Ohio Principal Licensure will have to complete The Educational Administration & Leadership Program and to apply for the State Principal Licensure.

To obtain a license to practice the work of a school principal through the LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education, the candidate will have a total of 30 post-baccalaureate hours, a master’s degree, completion of a supervised two semester internship in the area in which the candidate seeks the license, and successful passage of the state licensing examination.

Admission Requirements

The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education requires no supplemental materials in addition to submission of the graduate application and official transcripts for admission to the master's degree program in Educational Administration and Leadership.

Applicants who wish to pursue the Ohio Principal Licensure must also hold a valid Ohio teaching license for a minimum of two years.

Application Deadline

Applications to the master's degree program in Educational Administration and Leadership are accepted on a rolling basis.  

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.