The Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership program prepares candidates to be a P-12 Building Level Administrator. The curriculum is based on the standards of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).

Admission to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership Program

Students seeking admission to the School of Education’s Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 overall or a 3.0 grade point average in the last 60 hours of coursework from an accredited college or university;
2. Provide evidence of passing state-mandated licensure examinations in the appropriate teaching fields and hold an Arkansas Teacher Licensure;
3. Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the student’s academic achievement, teaching proficiency, and/or community and service involvement. No more than one recommendation may come from School of Education faculty.