M.Ed. Program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies | Graduate

Overview

The application deadline for this online degree program has been extended until June 20, 2025.

The Master Program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies has two tracks: Urban Educational Leader and Educational Policy and Advocacy.

Program Requirements

Expository Writing Exam - The Expository Writing Examination must be completed successfully before the candidate can earn a graduate degree.

School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) ‐ The ELPS Department requires that Masters students take and pass the SLLA before completing the academic program. A passing score on the exam is necessary for K‐12 Building Level Administrative Certification. The SLLA administered by ETS measures whether entry‐level education leaders have the standards (relevant knowledge) believed necessary for competent professional practice. At least eighteen credit hours of required and specialization courses must be completed successfully before the candidate may sit to take the SLLA.

Practicum – The Practicum is a full‐time mentored experience, under the supervision of a field supervisor in an assigned school, school district, or some other prior approved educational organization. Five prerequisite specialization courses must be completed successfully before the candidate may enroll in Practicum

Please refer to Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Masters of Education Program Scheme for details about the additional requirements.

Academic Standards

1. A student must maintain academic good standing, which is a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). 
2. A student incurs academic probation when the cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0. 
3. A student who is on academic probation and does not achieve good academic (3.0) standing by the end of the next semester in residence shall be suspended from the graduate program. 
4. A student who accumulates nine (9) or more semester hours of grades below B shall also be suspended from the graduate program. 
5. A student who has been suspended from a graduate program may not be readmitted until one full semester (excluding the summer session) has passed. 

• Degree Classification: Graduate
• Related Degrees: M.Ed.
• Format: In Person

Caution to Prospective Students

The Board of Trustees of Howard University on September 24, 1983, adopted the following policy statement regarding applications for admission: "Applicants seeking admission to Howard University are required to submit accurate and complete credentials and accurate and complete information requested by the University. Applicants who fail to do so shall be denied admission. Enrolled students who as applicants failed to submit accurate and complete credentials or accurate and complete information on their application for admission shall be subject to dismissal when the same is made known, regardless of classification."