What is a Master of Education Degree?
Earning an M.Ed. in Education provides students with advanced knowledge and skills such as curriculum design, instructional technology, educational research and leadership.
Having an M.Ed. provides you with a competitive advantage in the job market as many employers prefer to hire candidates with advanced degrees.
High Point University's M.Ed. programs provide students with opportunities to network with other professionals in the field which can lead to new job opportunities, mentorship and ongoing professional relationships.
Program of Study for the Master of Education in Education Leadership
Beginning with students who enter the program Fall 2026: Students progress through the program in the sequence outlined below. Program completion leads to a Master’s Degree and license. It also yields a doctoral level graduate certificate and the ability to transfer 12 hours into a doctoral program.
Certificate 1: Educational Leadership and Organizational Development is earned upon completion of EDU 7171, EDU 7272, and EDU 7176. These three courses, together with EDU 7275, comprise the 12 credit hours eligible for transfer into the doctoral program.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 5195/7195 | Designing a Vision and Plan for High Student Achievement | 3 |
| EDU 7171 | Education Leadership Theory and Practices | 3 |
| EDU 5185/7185 | Instructional Leadership for a Professional Learning Culture | 3 |
| EDU 5285 | School Operations and Governance | 3 |
| EDU 5175/7175 | Leadership in Observing, Assessing, and Supporting Individual Teacher Effectiveness | 3 |
| EDU 7275 | Strategic Human Capital for Education Leaders | 3 |
| EDU 5700 | Leadership Development Internship I | 3 |
| EDU 5590 | Special Education Law and Policy | 3 |
| EDU 5800 | Leadership Development Internship II | 3 |
| EDU 5400 | Instructional Coaching for Impactful Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDU 7176 | The Nature of Organizational Cultures and Shared Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 7272 | Community and Public Relations for Education Organizations | 3 |
EDU 5195/7195, EDU 5185/7185, and EDU 5175/7175 are directly aligned with the NC Principal Portfolio Assessment (NCPPA)
Advance Your Career with HPU's M.Ed. in Education
Contact Information
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Morgan Schragger
Graduate Recruiter
For more information, please contact Morgan Schragger.