Admissions Requirements

1. Have earned a baccalaureate degree (either a BA or BS) from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Have earned a grade point average of ≥3.0 on a 4-point scale during the final 90 quarter credits (or 60 semester credits) of enrolled coursework.

Plan of Study

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking with the academic department is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.

Expedited Pace Plan

Typical Pace Plan

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First half of term.

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Second half of term.

Students who earn an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from EWU should be able to:

• Lead collaboratively to design and implement a mission, vision, and continuous improvement process - Graduates will apply leadership theories to collaboratively establish and implement a school or program mission and continuous improvement system grounded in shared values, data use, technology, equity, and community priorities;
• Demonstrate ethical, professional, and legally responsible leadership - Graduates will advocate for ethical decision‑making and model professional norms while understanding legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks that impact educational leadership practice;
• Cultivate an equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive school or organizational culture - Graduates will develop and sustain learning environments that are supportive, culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive, ensuring the well‑being and success of all students and staff;
• Lead coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data‑driven supports - Graduates will evaluate, develop, and implement aligned systems of curriculum, instruction, data practices, and academic/behavioral supports that promote continuous student and adult learning;
• Engage families, communities, and stakeholders to strengthen student learning and school improvement - Graduates will collaborate with families, school personnel, and community partners to support student success, address school needs, and advocate for responsive educational practices;
• Manage school operations, organizational systems, and resources effectively and equitably - Graduates will apply leadership skills in management, communication, technology, governance, and operations to develop data‑guided and equitable resource plans supported by law and policy;
• Build professional capacity and develop collaborative professional cultures - Graduates will strengthen professional learning communities by supervising, evaluating, and supporting staff, encouraging collaboration, and fostering continuous adult learning;
• Apply research, systems thinking, and critical inquiry to leadership challenges - Graduates will use research, systems thinking, and critical analysis to address complex educational issues and design action-oriented solutions within their organizational context;
• Demonstrate reflective practice, self-awareness, and commitment to professional growth - Graduates will engage in reflective leadership, self‑discovery, and professional growth to improve organizational effectiveness and enhance their impact as educational leaders.