Why ODU for Educational Leadership?

This online program in educational leadership leads to Commonwealth of Virginia licensure in Educational Administration and Supervision, PreK-12.** It is a cohort-based program.

Our program begins with an administrative skills portfolio assessment. Your online coursework will provide conceptual and theoretical knowledge. Program themes include:

  • Leadership and policy for school improvement
  • Data analysis and decision making
  • Educational resource and fiscal management
  • Establishing and leading professional collaborative communities

You will also complete field-based experiences where you will learn how to apply your knowledge and skills into effective practice.

When you graduate, you will earn a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Administration and Supervision. ODU's concentration area in educational administration and supervision is approved by the state of Virginia and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

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At ODUGlobal, our programs empower future educational leaders to make a difference in their communities. Our graduates are stepping into leadership roles, ready to make a difference with passion and purpose. With ODUGlobal’s support, you too can achieve your professional dreams and contribute to the transformation of education.

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Program Information

Total
30 Credit Hours

For this online master's program in educational leadership, you will complete 24 credits of content coursework and six credits of clinical experiences. 120 internship hours are embedded throughout the content coursework. 

This degree is cohort-based, which means you will take a specific sequence of courses with a defined group of fellow students.

View Course Details in ODU's Graduate Catalog

Virginia Licensure

** You do not need three years of educational experience to apply to this program. However, to be eligible for an Administration and Supervision preK-12 license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you must have completed three years of successful, full-time experiences in a public or accredited nonpublic school in an instructional personnel position with licensure as a teacher or school counselor.

ODU's MSEd concentration in educational administration and supervision is approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

All Other Locations

If you're seeking teacher licensure or endorsement in another state, we encourage you to check your state's requirements before you apply. Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.

View state licensure information

Learn about state licensures and authorizations

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online courses and access materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar. This program requires internships as part of the coursework.

Total
30 Credit Hours

For this online master's program in educational leadership, you will complete 24 credits of content coursework and six credits of clinical experiences. 120 internship hours are embedded throughout the content coursework. 

This degree is cohort-based, which means you will take a specific sequence of courses with a defined group of fellow students.

View Course Details in ODU's Graduate Catalog

Virginia Licensure

** You do not need three years of educational experience to apply to this program. However, to be eligible for an Administration and Supervision preK-12 license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you must have completed three years of successful, full-time experiences in a public or accredited nonpublic school in an instructional personnel position with licensure as a teacher or school counselor.

ODU's MSEd concentration in educational administration and supervision is approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

All Other Locations

If you're seeking teacher licensure or endorsement in another state, we encourage you to check your state's requirements before you apply. Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.

View state licensure information

Learn about state licensures and authorizations

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online courses and access materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar. This program requires internships as part of the coursework.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$486 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$649 per credit hour

Virginia Public School educators may be eligible for a tuition discount of 25% per credit hour. Contact us for more details.

Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 

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Careers in Educational Leadership

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
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-0.5%
Median Salary
$103,460
Instructional Coordinators
Growth
1.8%
Median Salary
$74,620

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

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Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
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Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

To apply for this program, you must currently be employed by a public school division/district or private school. There is a separate application for this program in addition to standard graduate admission to ODU. GRE/GMAT are optional.

** You don't need three years of educational experience to apply. However, to be eligible for an Administration and Supervision preK-12 license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you must have completed three years of successful, full-time experiences in a public or accredited nonpublic school in an instructional personnel position with licensure as a teacher or school counselor.

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