100% Online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Become an innovative leader and champion learning initiatives in K-12 education or in public, private and non-profit organizations with our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, with two specializations.

Delivery mode

Fully online

Start dates

January, May, September

Duration

As few as 20 months*

*Through the course-based pathway with a full course load and year-round study. Time may be further reduced with transfer credits.

*Through the course-based pathway with a full course load and year-round study. Time may be further reduced with transfer credits.

Program Overview

Educational Administration Specialization

Our Educational Administration specialization focuses on developing dynamic and effective leaders and school administrators equipped to champion initiatives, lead departments, and contribute to positive educational change within K-12 settings.

Leadership in Learning Specialization

Our Leadership in Learning specialization cultivates forward-thinking leaders in post-secondary education, community education, corporate learning and development, and non-profit organizations who are well-equipped to lead transformative change within their organizations.

Career Outcomes

A variety of exciting and fulfilling outcomes are available to graduates of this program, in settings such as:

Universities

Colleges 

Polytechnic institutions

Armed forces

Health sciences

Training departments

Social Work

Emergency response

Organizational development

Human resources

Reasons to go to Yorkville University

Open Leadership Opportunities

Our highly practical program is taught by a professional faculty with doctorate credentials, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required for ongoing currency and leadership in your profession.

Choose Your Program Pathway

Align the program structure to best align with your career aspirations. Choose between a course-based and a researched-based pathway to complete your program.

Integrate Learning in Your Life

Make time for full-time work and other life priorities while completing your program. To integrate learning into your busy lives, we offer a flexible online study schedule with asynchronous learning.

Student Testimonials

“Yorkville University has truly shaped my teaching practice. My course work taught me to be more intentional and reflexive and helped me discover my passion. I wouldn’t be the educator I am today without the help of Yorkville.”

Ashley Bodnar

Winner of Prime Minister's Teaching Excellence Award, Certificate of Achievement

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Yorkville University offers six programs that are designated in New Brunswick and are delivered online: a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy (DCP), a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA General), a Master of Education in Adult Education (M.Ed), a Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed), and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Pedagogy (MECP). The New Brunswick campus also offers an online associate diploma in Interior Decorating, a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice, and a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Teaching and Learning.

Yorkville University offers an Associate of Arts program and also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (General), and with specializations in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management and Supply Chain Management. These programs have received consent in British Columbia and are delivered on campus and online.

The Institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to offer the Associate of Arts for a 3-year term starting on 01/16/24, the Bachelor of Business Administration for a 4-year term starting on 06/17/25, and to use the term “university” for a 4-year term starting on 06/17/25.

In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management (BBA PM), a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), and a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), all of which are delivered on campus and online.

The institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer the BBA PM for a 5-year term starting 01/28/25, the BID for 7-year term starting 01/28/25, and the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020, and the MBA for a 5-year term starting 06/27/2025.

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