Why ODU for Education Leadership with Licensure?

If you hold a master's degree in education (not in educational leadership), this Education Specialist program is your next step toward a leadership role. Our curriculum is designed to lead to Commonwealth of Virginia licensure in Educational Administration and Supervision, PreK-12.**

Our program is cohort-based. All students begin with an administrative skills portfolio assessment. Your coursework will provide conceptual and theoretical knowledge. You will also complete field-based experiences to transform your knowledge into effective practice.

Themes in ODU's online educational leadership program include:

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

When you graduate, you will earn an Education Specialist degree with a concentration in Educational Leadership and emphasis in Administration and Leadership.

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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
33 Credit Hours

This degree is cohort-based, which means you will take a specific sequence of courses with a defined group of fellow students. The coursework also incorporates 120 internship hours.

View Course Descriptions in the 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.

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Learn about state licensures and authorizations

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

Total
33 Credit Hours

This degree is cohort-based, which means you will take a specific sequence of courses with a defined group of fellow students. The coursework also incorporates 120 internship hours.

View Course Descriptions in the 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 class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar. This program requires internships as part of the coursework.

Careers in Educational Leadership

  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Superintendent
  • Department Lead
  • Curriculum Leader
  • Lead Teacher
  • Curriculum Supervisor
  • Data Instructional Leader

Keep in mind that professional license requirements may vary by state.

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Growth
-2.1%
Median Salary
$54,290
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Growth
2.2%
Median Salary
$50,140
Instructional Coordinators
Growth
1.8%
Median Salary
$74,620

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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What do our students say?

“I’m ready to coach the next generation of teachers and help them become an amazing teacher for a future generation of students. My time as a teacher is up after being in the classroom for 29 years, so my next journey as an assistant principal and even as a principal will be to help teachers become the best they can be.”
- Tiffanie Smith, 24 
.  Educational Leadership

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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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 to this program. 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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