PROGRAM

Education professionals who wish to enhance their leadership skills should consider a master’s degree in education from Argosy University. The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Leadership from Argosy University is for those seeking to supplement their education degrees online, and is designed to help experienced educators develop the types of administrative skills that resonate within complex educational institutions.

Students in this online master’s degree program can benefit from the flexibility of online access to classes any time, day or night. Experienced practitioners lead interactive courses, and participants in this master’s online program will have an opportunity to:

• Develop core practical academic skills in analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, and computer technology
• Hone oral and written communication skills
• Learn the importance of and key techniques for team-building
• Examine the many aspects of education: practical, historical, philosophical, psychological, social, technical, and theoretical
• Gain a thorough understanding of the challenges and problems encountered in a modern educational environment

THE ARGOSY UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

"Employment of education administrators is expected to grow by 12 percent between 2006 and 2016, about as fast as the average for all occupations, primarily due to growth in enrollments of school-age children. Principals and assistant principals should have very favorable job prospects. In May 2006, elementary and secondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $77,740; postsecondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $73,990, while administrators in preschool and childcare centers earned a median of $37,740 per year."

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2009). Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Education Administrators, Retrieved July 29, 2009, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos012.htm

CAREERS

Along with prior experience in the field, master’s degree in education graduates will be prepared to pursue a range of positions, including the following:

• Academic dean at a community college
• Assistant principal
• Curriculum coordinator
• Dean of students
• Department chair
• Educational consultant

GETTING STARTED

Learn more about MAEd in Educational Leadership

• Curriculum and Courses
• Admission Requirements
• Tech Requirements

Ready to take the next step toward enhancing your career potential? Apply for financial aid (available to those who qualify) and enroll with Argosy University today.

ACCREDITATION

Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission http://www.ncahlc.org and a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, http://www.ncahlc.org/.