
Administration & Supervision: M.Ed. - Master of Education
This online program prepares you to promote systemic equity in your school using evidence-based leadership practices to craft school goals, lead the instructional program, develop faculty and staff, and redesign organizational features.
At a Glance
Program Results
M.Ed. - Master of Education
Administration & Supervision
Best Suited To
This program is designed for committed, talented educators who have strong academic credentials, demonstrated leadership potential, interest in reflection and inquiry, and a desire to improve educational programs for students.
Program Type
- Part Time
Location
- Online
Estimated Length
Four to five semesters
Application Deadline
Spring Entry: November 1
Summer Entry:
- February 1 (early notification deadline)
- May 1 (final deadline)
Fall Entry:
- March 1 (early notification deadline)
- July 15 (final deadline)
Credits
24 credits (with credit transfer) for those who already hold a master's degree, or 30 credits for those seeking their first master's degree.
About This Program
Quality educational leadership is vital to the overall success of a school. Good leaders create collaborative environments where adults and children learn and develop. In the M.Ed. in administration & supervision program you will learn how to support the teaching of excellent instructors, manage the complex needs of students and parents and help orchestrate school reform.
Program Goals
- Become an equity-oriented leader equipped to create high-quality educational opportunities for ALL students.
- Develop the professional capacity of your staff and facilitate continuous improvement throughout your organization.
- Upon completion of the program, graduates are equipped with the tools of improvement science to lead change across their school, ensuring that every learner has the support and resources they need.
Program Experience
Core classes address leadership in instructional supervision and professional learning, special populations, continuous improvement, educational technology, school finance, and family and community engagement – each applying theory to practice to ensure relevancy to contemporary school challenges.
- The program is offered part-time and designed to meet the needs of working professionals
- Courses are offered one night a week online
- The program delivery combines highly interactive online courses and engaging field-based coursework – each accompanied by opportunities for reflection and dialogue
- Coursework extended and applied in field-based assignments
- The convenience of online courses with the rigor of a nationally ranked program
- Personal advising for individualized professional growth
- Technology-infused coursework for contemporary school settings
- Cohort-based program creating a supportive network of colleagues
- Features a summer residency on Grounds the last week of June
Two Pathways to Seeking an Endorsement in Administration & Supervision
- Traditional Master’s Degree Path (designed for students who do not currently hold a master’s degree): Students can now complete the degree in 30 credit hours, allowing them to attain professional goals more efficiently while meeting licensure requirements. This pathway leads to a master's degree and eligibility for preK-12 Administration Licensure.
- Alternate Route for current Master's Degree Holders (for students who already hold a master’s degree): Requires 24 program hours, including the transfer of two relevant courses from the student’s prior master’s program. This pathway leads to an additional master's degree and eligibility for preK-12 Administration Licensure.
Internship
Both pathways feature a meaningful administrative internship embedded in the program curriculum that is individually designed to promote your leadership development (no separate internship course). The majority of internship hours will be completed in the student’s home building.
Division cohort learning opportunities available
UVA EHD will tailor the program to your goals! Reach out to the program coordinator listed at the bottom of this page with inquiries about how to enroll a group of educators from your division to complete this program together.