MEd Education Administration at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Learn to lead PK-12 schools as an equity-focused, transformative leader in our 100 percent online program that leads to principal certification for those who have earned a professional teaching certificate. Graduates enjoy the professional possibilities that result from this flexible online program full of interactions and collaborations with fellow classmates and guest lectures from nationally and state-recognized school leaders.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Prepare to lead as a principal or assistant principal with knowledge around the successful management of the organization and its resources and how to develop a vision for learning supported by the school community. Learn to promote a positive school culture with integrity and fairness within a larger context.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Assistant Principal, Principal, Superintendent, Education Leader.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must complete the EDLP application supplement.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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