MEd Educational Leadership at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Today’s schools and districts need forward-thinking leaders — educators with the vision, passion and skills to drive meaningful change. University of Idaho’s educational leadership M.Ed. is designed to prepare you for these essential roles. The American education system has a critical need for educational leaders and is experiencing significant shortages of principals and superintendents, particularly in states with higher rural populations. According to research from the Wallace Foundation, leadership ranks second only to teaching in influencing student learning.

Faculty: College of Education, Health and Human Sciences | Department: Leadership and Counseling | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: online | Intake: Spring, Fall, Summer Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Educational leaders’ salaries represent a significant earning potential above teaching salaries, and many districts provide advanced degree stipends that continue throughout an educator’s entire career. Related occupations listed for this programme include Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools; Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs; Postsecondary Education Administrators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of References: Three; Other requirements: Yes Writing sample: Provide one professional sample (thesis, journal article, term paper or handbook, etc.) previously completed by you.; Letters of recommendation: Demonstrated support for your potential as an eventual school administrator is one of the criteria for admission into the Educational Leadership Program. Please include at least one Letter of Recommendation from a recent supervisor such as a principal or superintendent. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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