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Educational Administration Master's Degree I OU Online

24+ MONTHS

12 COURSES

36 HOURS

$700/CH

Inclusive Leadership for the 21st Century

The online Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision is a 24-month program that teaches you the instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, strategic thinking, and organizational capacity needed to be an effective school administrator or principal leader.

The program emphasizes instructional improvement and transformative leadership to increase student achievement. Coursework includes the theory of effective leadership and cultivating successful schools and is grounded in practice.

Interested in our in-person degree? Learn more about the in-person version of this degree!

Admission Deadline

Rolling admissions (applications due 14 days before the intended start date).

Program Start Terms

Fall, Spring, Summer

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Benefits of the Education Administration Master's Degree

Lead in Today's World

The online Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision will foster aspiring education leaders to principalship and other leadership roles, guided by faculty with firsthand knowledge of issues facing schools.

Mentored Internship

Our program connects you with partners in the education field, allowing you to network outside of the classroom. You will be mentored by expert principals and OU professors in your internship.

Flexible Format

Learn in a flexible online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while gaining first-hand experience in education administration.

80%

OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*

60%+

OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*

78%

OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*

*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023

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Pursue Your Education Administration Master's Degree

Take the next step in your career with a degree from the University of Oklahoma. Applications are reviewed year-round for fall, spring, and summer sessions. Choose your program, choose your start, and apply today.

Program Breakdown

The online Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision is a 36-credit-hour program that can be completed in 24 months. In addition to flexible, online courses, the program includes a principal internship and capstone experience, providing students with opportunities to gain experience in various school settings, practice a wide range of relevant school-based knowledge and leadership skills, and supervise instruction.

  • Organization of Education
  • Financial Leadership
  • Politics in Education Administration
  • School-Level Instructional Leadership
  • Technology in Education Administration
  • Inquiry for Performance Improvement
  • Practicum in Education
  • Supervision of Instruction
  • Principal Internship
  • Education and the Law
  • School and Staff Development Management

How to Apply

Admissions to the online Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision are selective. To be considered, you must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or previous post-graduate level studies with a level of achievement acceptable to the admissions committee.

To apply, students must:

  • Complete the online application at https://gograd.ou.edu/apply/
  • Submit a current resume
  • Provide official college transcripts from all institutions
  • Submit responses to six (6) essay questions

The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before classes start. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks of submitting a completed application.

For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.

If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page. 

Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.  

Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application

If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.

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Excellence

Like every OU Online program, the Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.  

An Investment in Your Future

Earning a Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision degree from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.

Tuition and fees for the program are $25,200 ($700 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.

Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class. There is no application fee for this degree.

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Why OU Online?

We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.

Our Online Programs

Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.

Our OU Family

When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.

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