Educational Leadership (MSE)
The Master of Science in Education (MSE) in Educational Leadership online program from the University of Dayton prepares educators to serve in administrative roles and leadership positions in PreK-12 and higher education settings.
This MSE can also prepare you for professional opportunities beyond traditional school systems, such as education research, consulting, policy analysis and nonprofits that focus on education issues. Our online learning platform enables you to seamlessly connect and collaborate with University of Dayton faculty and classmates, without having to commute to campus. The online MSE program features:
• Live weekly classes, bringing you face-to-face with professors and classmates to develop lasting relationships.
• Interactive coursework that can be accessed 24/7, including video lectures and case studies.
• Field experiences in your local community.
M.S.E. COURSEWORK & REQUIREMENTS
To earn a master’s degree in educational leadership, the student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 30 semester hours from the courses listed below and achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
| EDA 505 | Educational Leadership | 3 cr. |
| EDA 507 | Internship I (Prereq. EDA 551 | 3 cr. |
| EDA 509 | Supervision & Professional Development | 3 cr. |
| EDA 510 | Instructional Leadership | 3 cr. |
| EDA 511 | Curriculum | 3 cr. |
| EDA 515 | School Law | 3 cr. |
| EDA 551 | Research | 3 cr. |
| EDA 555 | Community Relations for School Leaders | 3 cr. |
| EDA 556 | Leadership in Diverse Communities | 3 cr. |
| EDA 557 | School Finance | 3 cr. |
| TOTAL | 30 cr. |
Tuition for M.S.E.
Tuition cost per credit hour is $1,175. Residents of eight Ohio counties (Butler, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren) are eligible for a discounted tuition rate of $730 per credit hour.