Earn Your Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Online at Eastern Oregon University.
Advance your career in school leadership with EOU’s fully online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. This 40-credit program is aligned with Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) principal licensure standards and can be completed in 1–2 years.
Designed for working educators, the program offers a flexible format that combines asynchronous coursework with scheduled synchronous sessions. Candidates engage in 300+ hours of embedded clinical practice, gaining hands-on experience in instructional leadership, school improvement, and organizational management.
Throughout the program, students receive personalized support from faculty, a university supervisor, and a practicing mentor administrator, ensuring meaningful connections between theory and practice.
Graduates are prepared to lead equitable, student-centered schools, support teacher development, and improve outcomes for all learners. Upon completion, candidates are eligible to apply for principal licensure in Oregon.
Why Choose EOU?
- Continue working while completing your online, asynchronous coursework
- Meet TSPC principal licensure requirements in as little as 12-24 months online
- In some cases, on-site fieldwork may be completed at your current school site
- 300 hours of on-site fieldwork which can often be completed at your current school site.
- Create a portfolio that showcases your mastery of the standards required for Oregon principal licensure.
- Upon approval of the program coordinator or Dean, a maximum of 15 graduate transfer credits can be applied to EOU’s degree.
LEARNING OPTIONS & DELIVERY MODALITIES
Online
Uncompromising Flexibility
Highlights: • No on-campus requirements — study where and when it’s best for you.• Identical curriculum, assignments, and credentialing as on-campus programs.• Full access to EOU’s online advising, library resources, and tutoring centers.
Faculty Spotlight: Erin Lair
Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Erin Lair coordinates the MA in Educational Leadership program. Her professional expertise includes roles such as: Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology; Director of School Improvement; Superintendent; and Small and Rural Schools Strategist. Erin is also the Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee at EOU.
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