Step Up to
School Leadership

Request Information

Legal Disclaimer

By submitting this form, I am providing my digital signature agreeing that Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) and its agent, Synergis Education, may email me or contact me regarding educational services by telephone and/or text message utilizing automated technology or a prerecorded message at the telephone number(s) provided above. I understand this consent is not a condition to attend GMercyU or to purchase any other goods or services.

Take Your Place as a Leader with Our
Online MS in Educational Administration (MSEA)

Become an Agent for Change

Whether you want to create positive learning environments, develop more impactful and inclusive learning experiences, or both, GMercyU’s online MSEA can help you develop the advanced leadership skills you need.

Flexible Online Study

We know how busy life is for full-time teachers like you. That’s why we offer the MSEA online with a blend of live sessions and independent study. Plus, we schedule you to take one course every seven weeks, allowing you to focus deeply on the subject matter.

Versatile, Practical Certification Options

Pursue Pennsylvania certification* as a K-12 principal or curriculum and instruction supervisor. You can also combine both with our dual certification option.

Lead at Your School

In as few as 20-months, you can graduate with your MSEA and take the lead in your school district.

Select Your Certification

K-12 Principal Certification
Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Certification
Dual Certification: K-12 Principal and Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor

Program Features

Become an agent for change inside and outside the classroom—and advance from classroom teaching to leadership—with our flexible online MSEA program.

Key facts:

  • 33-39 credits of flexible online coursework covering core leadership and management skills, policy and politics, law and ethics, and more.
  • Hands-on skill development with practicum experience in general school leadership and your chosen certification area(s).
  • Small classes make it possible for you to connect to GMercyU’s close-knit learning community. Throughout your program, you can share insights with fellow classmates and benefit from the experience our seasoned faculty members bring to the table.

Program Details

Curriculum

Core Curriculum – 21 credits

  • Current Issues in Education
  • Curriculum and Instructional Supervision
  • Educational Leadership
  • Human Resources and Staff Development
  • Practicum I: Leadership in School Administration
  • Research Skills for School Leadership
  • School Law and Policy Issues

Certification Curriculum: Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor – 12 credits

  • Instructional Leadership and Technology
  • Practicum II: Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Professional Development and Leadership
  • Research, Analysis and Assessment of Outcomes

Certification Curriculum: K-12 Principal – 12 credits

  • The Principalship
  • Practicum II: K-12 Principalship
  • School-Community Relations
  • School Resources Management

Dual Certificate Curriculum – 18 credits

  • Instructional Leadership and Technology
  • The Principalship
  • Practicum II: K-12 Principalship
  • Practicum II: Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
  • School-Community Relations
  • School Resources Management
Admissions Cycle

The MS in Educational Administration program enrolls new students twice a year, each spring and fall.

Upcoming Start Dates:

  • Spring 2024: April 1, 2024
  • Fall 2024: September 23, 2024
Admissions Requirements

To qualify for admission to Master of Science in Educational Administration, you must provide:

  • Proof you have obtained a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0** You must provide official transcripts from every college or university attended
  • Proof of a current Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate
  • A completed and signed application and application fee
  • A current professional resume demonstrating three to five years of full-time teaching experience depending on your chosen certificate.
  • A writing sample stating your professional and academic goals (one page, double-spaced)
  • Two completed supervisory reference forms
  • A minimum score of 550 (written), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet) on the TOEFL examination if English is not your native language

* If you wish to become a principal in another state, you will need to confirm with your state’s department of education that our program meets its requirements.

**If your GPA was lower than 3.0, we encourage you to apply for evaluation on a case by case basis. Personal interviews may be required for any candidates as determined by the admissions committee.

Tuition and Fees

Estimated 2024-2025 costs: $750 per credit hour

  • MS in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Certificate ($24,750 for the complete 33-credit program)
  • MS in Educational Administration, K-12 Principal Certificate ($24,750 for the complete 33-credit program)
  • MS in Educational Administration, Dual Certification ($29,250 for the complete 39-credit program

Fees: The administrative costs of your education are covered through fees. Fees are not refundable. To learn more about tuition and fees, contact an enrollment representative today.

Financial Aid: To learn how to determine your Financial Aid eligibility, please contact the financial aid office at nontermaid@gmercyu.edu or 877-499-6333.

Continuing Your Education

Post-Master’s Certification Options

You can extend your knowledge with additional online Post-Master’s Certificate programs from GMercyU. Options include special education and more. Explore them here.

*Certification Statement

The MSEA program was designed to meet certification requirements for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you reside in a different state, you should carefully review your home state’s certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program.

Explore Our
Master’s Degrees in Education

Earn Your

MS in Special Education

Licensed teachers can build knowledge and skills for helping PK-12 special-needs students achieve.

Learn More

Earn Your

MS in Education

Licensed Pennsylvania teachers can develop advanced skills for instruction and assessment with the option to pursue additional certifications.

Learn More

Prepare to Create Change in K-12 Schools
with GMercyU

Find out how you can build the leadership skills you need to improve student outcomes as a principal or curriculum and instruction supervisor. Contact a GMercyU enrollment representative today to learn more about the online MSEA!

Request Information

Legal Disclaimer

By submitting this form, I am providing my digital signature agreeing that Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) and its agent, Synergis Education, may email me or contact me regarding educational services by telephone and/or text message utilizing automated technology or a prerecorded message at the telephone number(s) provided above. I understand this consent is not a condition to attend GMercyU or to purchase any other goods or services.