M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Enhance Your Influence Through A Master’s In Educational Leadership
If you want to be at the forefront in education, you need the foresight to identify what effective school leadership looks like and how to achieve and sustain it. Regent’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership will help you advance in your career as an influential leader in the field of education. The primary knowledge-base for this program is the Interstate School Leaders Licensure (ISLLC) Standards. Approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education to provide the Administration & Supervision pre-K-12 add-on endorsement for individuals who already hold a professional teaching license or pupil personnel license.
INCREASE YOUR INFLUENCE & SALARY
Serve on the school leadership team with potential compensation.
GAIN ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Become a respected educational leader in and out of the classroom.
WIDEN YOUR JOB PROSPECTS
Enjoy executive-level opportunities in public and private settings.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE with a master of education in educational leadership
Experience Regent ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report for three years (2019, 2020 and 2022). Its programs have also been recognized among the top 5 online graduate education programs in Virginia for 10 consecutive years. Regent graduates are empowered to make a difference in lives, which has led to more than 850 alumni being recognized as Teachers of the Year in Hampton Roads since 2004.
Presented from a Christian worldview, this specialty degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
The School of Education’s educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts and Science’s interdisciplinary studies program are awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2023.
On completing the Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Educational Leadership degree program, you can:
- Develop, communicate, implement, monitor, and evaluate a vision of learning as an educational leader.
- Understand school law, finance, resource management, and technology needs.
- Complete a principal internship and professional project that provide hands-on experience in daily operations at the leadership level.
Career Opportunities
- Principal
- Vice Principal
- Central Office Staff
2022-23 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
---|---|---|
Session A | Friday, August 12 | Monday, August 22 |
Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Career Switcher | $250 | 6 | $1,500 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Career Switcher | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 9 | $7,200 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
PART-TIME STUDENTS
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Career Switcher | $250 | 6 | $1,500 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Career Switcher | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 9 | $7,200 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 (Fall & Spring) $650 (Summer) |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.