Leadership and Human Development: Independent School Leadership Concentration (MEd)
Program Summary
100% Online
Credits: 30 total
Degree: MEd
College/School: College of Education and Human Development
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
The MEd in Leadership and Human Development with a concentration in Independent School Leadership is a 30-credit hour program offered entirely online. The Independent School Leadership concentration is a non-licensure path within the Education Leadership program with a focus on the unique leadership and instructional needs of directors, heads of schools, and other professionals responsible for the growth and management of independent and private schools. Like other candidates in the Education Leadership program, students will develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to create and maintain learning environments that value diversity, instructional leadership, innovative and ethical decision-making, reflective practice, and the successful achievement of all students, with an emphasis on the independent school context.
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Career Enhancement
The Education Leadership Program is dedicated to improving the quality of PK-12 education through teaching, research, and service. Candidates work with faculty to engage in coursework devoted to experiential learning, professional growth opportunities, and doctoral research that informs practice. We educate exceptional leaders who act with integrity as they work to improve schools.
The program prepares our graduates for leadership and entrepreneurial roles in independent, private, charter schools, and education nonprofit organizations.
All Mason students have access to career guidance and resources through University Career Services.
Further Studies
Students with a Masters degree in a related field may apply for Mason’s PhD in Education Leadership face-to-face program.
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
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