Online Master’s in Educational Leadership: FAQs

No, there are no entrance exams required. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

The first step is to start your application

No, prior work experience is not required. However, those seeking PA Principal certification must have the requisite years of prior work experience to be eligible. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

Yes, the online master's in educational leadership accepts up to 6 non-degree transfer credits. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

Up to 6 non-degree credits may be transferred and applied toward this program. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

This program offers rolling admissions and accepts applications year-round. Start your application. 

You'll need a GPA of 3.0 to apply to the program. Those with a GPA below 3.0 may apply but should address their GPA in the required personal statement. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

The requirements for the online Master’s in Educational Leadership program include: 

• A completed application
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Two letters of recommendation
• A personal statement
• All transcripts from previously attended institutions

 You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

Arcadia University offers rolling admission with start dates in the spring, summer, and fall.

An open house is not offered for this program.

Those who complete the online master's in educational leadership degree will be qualified to pursue careers such as elementary, middle, or high school principal, assistant superintendent, and more. Learn more about your career options by visiting our career's page.

You'll complete 33 credits to earn the online master's in educational leadership. You can review courses now.

You'll complete a minimum of 11 courses to earn the online master's in educational leadership degree. You can learn more about coursework for this program here.

No. Concentrations are not offered for this program.

No, a concentration is not required for this program.

No, this program does not follow a cohort model — you may take courses in the order you choose as long as prerequisites are met. 

This program is offered fully online. This allows you to study in the times and locations that are best for you throughout your entire program without a requirement of ever coming to campus.

Most of the faculty in this program are tenured. They stay current on the needs and news of the industry and have been educating the next generation in educational leadership for years. 

The online master's in educational leadership is new to Arcadia University’s online program offerings. The first online courses for this program begin in 2025. 

The program is designed to be completed part-time, but you may take more courses each term based on availability. Currently, courses for this program are only offered once per year. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is offered part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb the information in your coursework. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

You can complete the program in just one year. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

This program is designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your normal course of study, you don't have to worry about losing the courses you've completed. You can take up to 6 years to complete the degree, if needed. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

Tuition is $765 per credit hour. You'll need to complete 33 credits for a total tuition of $25,245. You can review all tuition costs here.

Scholarships are not currently offered for this program. Please consider the following options regarding finances:

• Complete the FAFSA^® to determine financial aid eligibility. Arcadia's FAFSA code is 003235.  
• Apply for a Sallie Mae loan 

Tuition for this program is $25,245. You need to complete 33 credits at $765 each. You can review all tuition costs here

You should expect additional costs for textbooks, supplies, personal expenses, and/or loan fees, technology, and miscellaneous fees. You can learn more about all tuition fees here.