MS Educational Leadership
Master of Science Educational Leadership
Degree Overview
WGU Indiana's master’s degree program in Educational Leadership will enable you to take on a prominent role in your school. The program will prepare you for certification to become a principal, vice principal, or assistant principal. The knowledge gained from your studies will help you become an effective, instruction-based principal.
Who the program is for:
- Experienced, licensed teachers who are interested in becoming school principals.
- Individuals who can typically spend 15 or more hours per week on their studies.
Note: As part of Western Governors University, WGU Indiana is NCATE accredited.
Your Program of Study
In the Educational Leadership master’s program, you will learn the skills essential to becoming a qualified school principal. The program is comprised of one domain of study and a capstone project. Your curriculum’s subject areas include:
Educational Leadership
The complete M.S. program consists of 40 Competency Units (CUs; i.e., credit equivalents).
More details about your challenging course of study
Tuition and Fees
Basic Tuition: $2,890 per six-month term
Resource Fee: $145 per six-month term (non-refundable)
Application Fee: $65 (one time)
Educational Leadership Practicum Fee: $1,000 (one time) will be charged during the final term to cover expenses associated with the in-school practicum.
Learn more about Tuition and Fees
Unlike schools that charge tuition based on credit hours, WGU Indiana focuses on the time needed to complete your entire degree rather than each course individually. WGU Indiana’s six-month terms are billed at a flat-rate tuition fee. Your tuition covers the minimum "full-time load" of eight Competency Units (CUs) for graduate students, as well as all coursework attempted in that time. WGU Indiana allows students to work at a pace that’s comfortable for which to complete a full-time course load. During each term, you may complete as many or as few competency units as you like; the same flat rate applies. The faster you complete your degree program, the more money you’ll save.
Tuition compares favorably to the rates of Indiana state universities. Our tuition is also typically half what other online universities charge. At WGU Indiana, you enjoy the cost savings of a nonprofit university.
Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Learn more about financial aid
The WGU Indiana Advantage
In partnership with the state of Indiana, WGU Indiana leverages Western Governors University’s unique, competency-based approach to education; we measure learning rather than credit hours. As a result, your progress is based on your demonstration of essential skills and knowledge in educational leadership.
As a student, you’ll receive a top-notch education through our curriculum, learning resources, mentoring, and student services provided by WGU Indiana. You will also enjoy the advantages of:
- Superior learning resources. You will have access to all of WGU Indiana’s courses of study, learning modules, e-textbooks, tutorials, and simulations as you complete your program.
- Personal support from a dedicated mentor. You will have the support of a mentor who will guide you throughout your WGU Indiana program.
- Online communities from Indiana and WGU's national student community. You will have access to WGU Indiana’s robust student community and interact with students located in Indiana and throughout the U.S.
- Flexible online degrees that fit your lifestyle. Learning can occur anywhere and at any time. WGU Indiana allows you to establish your own pace to complete your rigorous program and create a schedule that works for you.
One of the best values in Indiana higher education, at WGU Indiana you can expect to earn a relevant degree on your schedule and within your budget.
Time to Completion
WGU Indiana’s degree programs are competency-based; therefore, the time needed to complete your degree depends on your individual pace and how quickly you take and pass the required assessments. Many students progress faster than the average pace (described below) designed into each program. However, accomplishing this task isn’t easy.
Standard Time to Completion: 2 to 2½ years.Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for a personalized estimate of your time to completion.
WGU Indiana Admission Process
To enroll into WGU Indiana’s Educational Leadership master’s degree program, you must:
- Apply for admission.
- Be an Indiana resident and provide proof of residence.
- Possess and provide proof of earning a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Possess a valid teaching license.
- Complete a WGU Indiana Collegiate Readiness Assessment. This test helps determine your likelihood for success in a WGU Indiana degree program.
- Complete an Intake Interview with your Enrollment Counselor to assess whether your background is a "fit" with WGU Indiana's expectations.
"WGU Indiana gives working Hoosiers a great opportunity to obtain an affordable, accessible, high-quality online degree that meets the highest academic and professional standards."
— Mitch Daniels
WGU Indiana Founding Governor
"WGU Indiana fills a need for students who need flexibility in their schedules and an affordable program. It’s a great way to earn a degree, and employers nationwide have been receptive to people who have received their degree from WGU."
— Earline Rogers
Indiana State Senator
"WGU Indiana is a great example of the innovative thinking that is very much needed in higher education today. Its online, competency-based approach to learning shows great promise as a cost-effective model for delivering quality higher education."
— Jamie Merisotis
President and CEO, Lumina Foundation
