The 411 on Educational Leadership Degrees
If you’re considering becoming a principal, an assistant principal, or an instructional specialist, you will need to take courses to fulfill the requirements for those positions. In addition to a bachelor’s degree, you will need to earn an advanced degree in administration or educational leadership.
Here are some sample degree programs for a school leadership career.
MA in Education/Administration and Supervision
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
M.S. in Education – Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
M.S. in Education – Educational Leadership
Doctor of Education (Ed. D)
Doctor of Education (Ed. D) – Administrator Leadership
Doctor of Education (Ed. D) – Teacher Leadership
PhD in Education
PhD in Education – Higher Education
PhD in Education – K-12 Education Leadership