Online Master's in Educational Leadership

Fully Online Format

Building your career one course at a time

Students focus on one course per session allowing for rigorous course immersion. Each course lasts for eight weeks during which students build a strong academic background in the field of educational leadership. Students can earn their degree in two years without the stress of taking multiple courses simultaneously.

Classes are delivered purely online and blend both theory and practice. An asynchronous, online course schedule provides you with the convenience and flexibility you need to earn your degree and still balance life’s priorities.

What to expect as you move toward attaining your degree:

• All coursework can be completed online.
• Course content and course schedules are geared toward working professionals.
• Affordable tuition rate
• Three terms per year (fall, spring and summer)
• Eight week courses that blend theory and practice; two courses per semester
• Interaction between your peers and faculty
• Student support services including online access to library resources, technical support and professional mentoring.

The ELAD Online program was terrific and filled with relevant, substantial experiences rather than generic lectures and readings. I appreciate all the program offered and the support and guidance from the program advisor. -Connor O’Brien, MA ’22

Credit Hours: 36 | Courses

For the MA in Educational Leadership, students must complete 36 credit hours.  Courses are offered sequentially during the fall, spring and summer. Students seeking to apply for the NJ principal and superintendent certification upon completion of the degree must register for ELAD 615 and ELAD 610. For additional information, please contact your advisor to discuss your program of study.

The Department of Educational Leadership has compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions by prospective students for the Online MA in Educational Leadership. If you are unable to find the answer to your question(s) please contact Montclair Online at online@montclair.edu.

• Submit Online Application
• Transcript: One from each college attended.
• Letters of Recommendation: Two
• Personal essay
• Resume
• Teaching Certificate or Educational Service Certificate

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Post-Supervisor Certificate MA Completion Program

The MA completion program option is available to students who earned their Supervisor Certificate at Montclair State University. By completing this 24-credit online program, you will earn your MA in Educational Leadership along with your Certificate of Eligibility for Principal. These added credentials will support your career growth and open up a number of new opportunities as you advance in your career.

The accelerated curriculum is taught fully online and each of the courses modules are 8 weeks in length. The 24-credit program also includes a 12-week and 16-week internship.

When applying, select Educational Leadership (M.A.) for the Academic Program and Online program (post-Supervisors Certificate) under Select Program Option. For more information, email Tara Campos.