Master’s degree requirements (30-36 credits)

The Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership may be either a 30-credit hour non-license degree program or a 36-credit hour professional degree program.

The 30-credit hour non-license degree program is designed for students who intend to assume significant leadership roles in P-12 school settings not requiring professional leadership licensure.  A program of study shall consist of a minimum 30 credit hours as prescribed by the supervisory committee. 

The 36-hour degree program is designed to satisfy P-12 school-level leadership license requirements. Students who desire a Kansas building-level (principal) license should select this degree program.  Students should contact the Department of Educational Leadership for specific license requirements.