The Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership is for educators who wish to become leaders at the school (principal, assistance principal) and/or district level (supervisor, director). The program of study focuses on both the theory and application of school leadership for the twenty-first century. This program includes a six-credit internship, through which students can apply their coursework and further develop their leadership abilities in a real-life education setting.

The program is designed for candidates who wish to be licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in Administrator I. For licensure in states or districts other than Maryland, contact your state or district to determine the eligibility steps.

In the state of Maryland, to be eligible for an Administrator I license (supervisor of instruction or assistant principal), a candidate must complete a master's degree, have 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a certified specialist, and complete three semester hours of special education coursework. Students may have completed the special education coursework in a prior program or may complete Loyola's graduate Introduction to Special Education course as part of their elective requirements.

Loyola does not add the Administrator I or II endorsement to your license. Students must follow the application process as outlined on MSDE's website to apply for endorsement.

To be eligible for Administrator II (school principal), an individual must complete the requirements for Administrator I and present evidence of a qualifying score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).