Advance Your Career
Masters in Educational Leadership
Aspire to new heights in your career with a Masters in Educational Leadership at Ramapo College. Designed to provide professional growth and development, this program aims to balance theory and practice in order to improve student education in a rapidly changing society.
- AFFORDABLE: Financial aid, employer reimbursement support
- FLEXIBLE: Fall, Spring, Summer start for educators
- CONVENIENT: Learn online & in-person
Why a Ramapo Masters in Educational Leadership?
Top Public College in NJ
Ramapo College of New Jersey is recognized as the #1 public institution in N.J. by College Choice.
ACCELERATED LEARNING
Complete the program in 12 months or 21 months. All courses must be completed within five (5) years.
1-ON-1 ATTENTION
Get field-based experiences with educational leaders who have implemented research-based best practices with success.
What You’ll Learn
Ramapo College’s Masters in Educational Leadership curriculum is designed to prepare leaders with effective leadership and school management skills.
- Study the overall management of the educational institution, ensuring that each student learns to their potential. Topics of focus include policies, procedures, schedules, programs, finances, and facilities.
- Examine models, theories and principles of curriculum design in order to identify and articulate the relationship between curriculum, assessment and instructional delivery.
- Gain the skills to promote professional growth and, in turn, maximize student learning. Some topics of study include effective coaching, mentoring, and teacher leadership.
How a Masters in Educational Leadership Benefits You
Develop Leadership Skills
Advanced knowledge in educational leadership prepares you to oversee the management and administration of an organization, as well as make informed decisions.
Increased Earning Potential
Increased leadership skills can lead to opportunities for higher-level academic positions, such as school principal or district administrator, which often leads to higher salaries.
Become a Change Agent
With the knowledge and skills provided with a Masters in Education Leadership, you have the potential to contribute to, shape, and influence school policies and beyond.
FAQs
How long will it take me to get my Masters in Educational Leadership degree?
Masters in Educational Leadership students can complete the program in one year (accelerated format) or 21 months (traditional format). All courses must be completed within five (5) years.
Is the program offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format?
The majority of Masters in Educational Leadership courses are offered in a hybrid (in-person/asynchronous or virtual/asynchronous) format.
Do I need to take the GRE?
No. However, you must provide evidence that you have passed either the required PRAXIS exam for your content area and hold the appropriate standard teaching certificate, or the GRE.
Can I continue to work full time while earning my Masters in Educational Leadership degree?
Yes, most all of our Masters in Educational Leadership students work as full-time education professionals while pursuing their MAEL degree.
Do you accept transfer credits from other schools?
Yes, graduate transfer credits are evaluated by the Program Director.
Masters in Educational Leadership Success Story
“The insight and training I received from my Ramapo professors, rooted in their diverse experiences, truly set the program apart. The connections I made with colleagues allowed me to apply what I learned immediately and build a strong professional network. In 2019, I became Principal of Don Bosco Prep.”
– Manny Morelli ’16, MAEL
