Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Lead your educational community 

The Educational Leadership program is focused on the moral purpose of building the capacity of our graduate candidates so that they can go forward and bring Cultures of Character practices into the heart of their school communities. The Program is grounded in:

• Program-specific leadership virtues
• The development of leader character
• Cultivating practical wisdom

Why Cultures of Character?

The emphasis on character combined with culture-building allows future leaders to not only design curricular efforts for character education and Social Emotional Learning, but also extend this work throughout all aspects of the school environment.

Scholarship Assistance

Through a generous grant from the Kern Family Foundation, Cultures of Character scholarships are available on a competitive basis for candidates at the start of the Educational Leadership degree program. Awards are based on the applicant's ability to demonstrate:

• Service to an underserved community;
• Qualifications as an applicant currently underrepresented in administrative ranks;
• Commitment to fostering a culture of character in a PK-12 school setting through demonstrated experiences or expertise.

Scholarships are awarded for 20-40% off tuition and are renewable for the entire degree program. 

Candidates may also qualify for an Education Alliance Partnership grant if their school district is a part of North Central's partnership program. 

• 20% Education Alliance Grants

Partnerships

North Central is proud to partner with the following professional organizations. 

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

with Eligibility for Principal Endorsement

This program was designed to help you become a more effective leader for PK-12 schools while meeting Illinois principal endorsement requirements. Thanks to the generosity of the Kern Family Foundation, this program also includes an internship fellowship program, targeted scholarships, and an enhanced curriculum that prepares you to foster a culture of character that develops social and emotional skills at your school.