Master of Science & Specialist in Educational Leadership Careers & Outcomes
Your path to working as an administrator begins here. Minnesota State Moorhead's Educational Leadership program has the most graduates employed as school administrators out of all administrative preparation programs in Minnesota, according to data from the MN Board of School Administrators (BOSA).
What can I do with a graduate degree in Educational Leadership?
The variety of jobs you will be qualified for with a master's and specialist degree in Educational Leadership is as varied as the kinds of jobs available in educational institutions.
- K-12 Principal: Manage the administrative and teaching staff of a K-12 school
- School superintendent: Oversee a school district and manage hiring staff, budgeting, improving student success, and monitoring policies
- University registrar: Keep records of student data, help students sign up for classes, and ensure students are on track for graduation
- Admissions director: Oversee the admission process, recruit potential students, and evaluate applicants
- Educational policymaker: Evaluate current policies and work to improve them by utilizing research and data.
- Continue your education with a doctorate: Many Educational Leadership graduate students decide to earn an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
The Educational Leadership program will help you to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in K-12 or higher education institutions. The relevant and robust curriculum, professional peer collaboration and faculty administrative expertise will give you the knowledge and insight needed to approach emerging issues and trends from a competency-based practice.