Educational Leadership and Administration
Master of Arts in Education and Human Development
Department of Educational Leadership
Mission and Program Outcomes
Designed for students interested in K-12 school-based and central office leadership positions, supervisory positions, and increased responsibility in teaching, this program places an emphasis on generating research productivity, developing responsible leaders and effective practitioners, and maintaining academic rigor. Graduates will demonstrate increased technical, conceptual, political and leadership skills and will be equipped to pursue advanced levels of professional responsibilities in diverse school communities.
The Educational Leadership and Administration program is approved to prepare educational leaders for licensure eligibility by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education and is nationally recognized as a program of distinction by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Additionally, the Educational Leadership and Administration program has garnered national recognition from the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
Graduates of the programs in Educational Leadership and Administration will be prepared to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) for administrative or supervisory licensure. Licensing requirements vary from state to state; therefore, students are encouraged to contact their HR Department or their state's Department of Education for all licensure requirements.
Program Coordinator
Program Details
Program Locations
Alexandria Graduate Education Center, Hampton Roads Center, Virginia Science and Technology Campus, and Online
33 Credit Hours
Sample coursework:
- Fundamentals of Educational Leadership and the Change Process
- Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction
- Site-Based Leadership: K-12
- School Community Relations
- School Law and Policy
Admissions Deadline:
Fall - April 1
Summer - March 1
Spring - October 1
Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Summer, Spring
For more information, please contact:
A variety of staff and faculty are available for your inquiry. We suggest general questions depending on your location should be sent to:
Alexandria Graduate Education Center – Alexandria, VA
Dana Hansson
(703) 726-8297
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GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus - Ashburn, VA
Dana Hansson
(703) 726-8297
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Hampton Roads Center - Newport News, Virginia Beach, and Richmond, VA
Diane Fogel
(757) 269-2202
(804) 649-1333
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Online (Master’s and Education Specialist)
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