Graduate Educational Leadership Programs
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Lead Your Educational Community
You want to step on the forefront and make an impact in your school. The program prepares aspiring school leaders and principals with a focused emphasis on both character development of the leader and the importance of building a school infrastructure of character. We prepare leaders who model character, inspire collaboration, foster positive relationships, build cohesive systems, and support a culture embedded with character so each child and adult can realize potential.
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Programs
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Eligibility for Principal Endorsement will help you become an innovative, impactful leader for PK-12 schools. Faculty will foster your expertise with school improvement, teacher development, management and respect for the cultural diversity of students and their families.
Character Education Certificate
A new online professional development program, offered at a nominal fee, for certified educators. Designed to be responsive to trends in today's world, the Character Education Certificate will provide an additional credential that will give teachers and leaders a competitive edge in their career.
Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy, a component of the College's Cultures of Character Initiatives, provides professional learning and mentoring opportunities for elementary, middle school and high school leaders. It will explore character and character development as a means to leading a school or department effectively. The aim of character development is the cultivation of good sense, practical wisdom, and the capacity to choose intelligently between alternatives.
Scholarships
A generous grant from the Kern Family Foundation enables North Central College to provide scholarship applicants who are underrepresented in administrative ranks, currently work in underserved communities, or demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of character in a PK-12 setting.
Start Your Graduate Application
A username and password will be generated and sent to the email you provide. You will have 30 days to complete the online application, your essay and resume will need to be uploaded. Separately from the application, you will need to submit additional items depending on your program.
How to Apply
We're thrilled you're interested in becoming part of the Cardinal family! To make the process easier for you, we want to provide you with all the information you may need to apply and give you an overview of what should be included in your application packet.