MED Educational Leadership (Principalship)

The MEd program in educational leadership with a concentration in principalship is designed for educators who believe in the power of education to transform children’s lives and who aspire to school leadership positions as administrators or in other leadership roles in K-12 settings. All courses are offered remotely, and students select one of two modalities: ASU Sync – This is an accelerated, 14-month program. ASU Sync offers regularly scheduled evening classes via synchronous learning over Zoom. Instructors and students are not in the same physical space but do meet at the same time, offering a live learning experience with peers and faculty. ASU Sync students need to reside in Arizona throughout the duration of the program. Students on I-20 visas are not permitted to complete courses via Sync and should speak with an advisor about other options to complete this program. ASU Online – ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

36 credit hours

Study method

ASU sync or online

STEM-OPT option

STEM-OPT option not available

Campus

West Valley campus

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers a transformative journey into education, emphasizing accessibility and personalization. We provide diverse formats and entry points, along with tailored academic and support services, ensuring every student thrives. Our graduates make significant impacts on learners, schools and communities, embodying our commitment to enhancing education systems. We foster collaboration and innovation to empower educators and improve educational outcomes, striving not only to credential individuals but to cultivate ideas that enhance the human experience within education systems.

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at home university

EDA 501: Competency/Performance in Educational Administration(3)

EDA 514: Leadership in Curriculum and Assessment (3)

EDA 634: Instructional Leadership(3)

EDA 526: Instructional Supervision(3)

Courses at ASU

36 credit hours including the required applied project course (EDA 593)

Required Core (15 credit hours)

EDA 505: American Education System (3)

EDA 511: School Law (3)

EDA 548: School, Family and Community Connections (3)

EDA 572: School Finance and Human Resources (3)

EDA 578: Critical Issues in Educational Leadership (3)

Other Requirement (6 credit hours)

EDA 584: Internship (3)

EDA 684: Internship (3)

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)

EDA 593: Applied Project (3)

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Featured courses

American Education System

In this course, you’ll conduct political, social, historical and philosophical analyses of American education at all levels by examining primary sources, legal findings and case studies.

Critical Issues in Educational Leadership

In this course, you’ll explore current critical issues in school leadership, including student support and relationships with governmental agencies and the community.

School, Family and Community Connections

In this course, you’ll examine administrative factors of primary importance in developing community involvement in public schools. This course emphasizes theory and skill of school systems and individual communication.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

Graduates of this rigorous, standards-based leadership preparation program have the expertise to become transformative administrators or teacher leaders. They have decision-making skills rooted in professional self-awareness, effective collaboration and critical reasoning.

Assistant Principal

Principal

School Administrator

Team Lead (K-12 school)

Instructional Coach

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 20, 2025
Fall start (August)	May 1, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026