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Online Master's in Educational Leadership

Advance as a School Administrator

The CAEP-accredited Online Master’s in Educational Leadership prepares aspiring school leaders and administrators in PK-12 school districts. The fully online graduate program offers advanced administrative certification to obtain a standard New Jersey Supervisor Certificate, Principal Certificate and School Administrator Certificate.

Take fully online courses with each course lasting for 7 weeks. You will develop professional preparation in school administration including supervision, leadership, assessment, decision making, student achievement, and school and community relations. Within two years, you will be prepared to broaden your career opportunities in preK-12 educational administration.

Montclair’s Online MA in Educational Leadership has been ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and No. 15 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs survey.

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Apply for: Spring 2025
Start class: January 17, 2025
Credit Hours: 36
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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 seven 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)
Seven 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.

CAEP Accredited Provider - Excellence in Educator Preparation Accreditation

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.

The MA completion program option is available to individuals who hold a NJ Supervisor Certificate.

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 7 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.

Submit Online Application
Transcript: One from each college attended.
Letters of Recommendation: Two
Personal essay
Resume
Teaching Certificate or Educational Service Certificate (not required for MA only option)

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Email: online@montclair.edu
Phone: 973-655-7110

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