Our online graduate program offers you the comprehensive training required to become a principal, administrative specialist, school treasurer or superintendent. Through transformative faculty mentorship and hands-on experience, you'll develop a high level of expertise and a new skill set that empowers you to shape the future of education for students of all ages and backgrounds.
Anyone with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university is eligible to apply. It is recommended to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. This program requires two years of full-time teaching experience under a resident educator or professional teaching license.
When applying to Xavier’s Educational Administration graduate program, please submit the following:
- Completed online application.
- Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework sent directly from the college or university.
- Official test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). If you previously took the GRE and want your scores sent to Xavier, please contact GRE at 1-888-GRE-SCORE.
Please send electronic transcripts to xugrad@xavier.edu or hard copies to:
Xavier University
Admission Processing Center
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-5131
Our Admissions Committee processes and reviews your application immediately upon receiving all the necessary materials and considers all the information in your application, including prior grades, test scores, and evidence of potential for success in graduate study.
International students may have additional application requirements. Review Xavier’s International Graduate Admissions for more information.
For questions regarding the application process, please email the Office of Graduate Services at xugrad@xavier.edu.
Xavier waives required test scores if you are:
- A state-licensed teacher.
- Pursuing an M.Ed. or MSEd without licensure (if undergrad GPA is 3.0 or higher).
- Pursuing a principal or administration license.
- Pursuing a second license or endorsement.
- Pursuing a Montessori teaching credential only.
- EDFD 500: History and Philosophy of American Education............ 3cr.
- EDFD 505: Organization of Educational Systems in the United States............ 3cr.
- EDFD 507: Educational Research & Educational Research Paper............ 3cr.
Please note: all course requirements are subject to change.
- EDAD 543: Supervision of Instruction and Staff Personnel............ 3cr.
- EDAD 548: Principalship OR EDAD 561: Administration of Pupil Personnel (for non-Principals)............ 3cr.
- EDAD 562: Political Structures and School/Comm Relations............ 3cr.
- EDAD 563: School Finance, Business Affairs and Physical Facilities............ 3cr.
- EDAD 565: School Law............ 3cr.
- EDAD 570: Policy, Planning, Evaluation, and Assessment............ 3cr.
- EDAD 660: Curriculum Design and Teach Strategies............ 3cr.
Once you’ve completed the required 30 credit hours, you can apply for the M.Ed. in Educational Administration graduate comprehensive examination. Upon successful completion of the comprehensive examination, you receive your M.Ed.
To receive a Principal or Administrative Specialist License in the state of Ohio, you must complete two internship courses through Xavier, totaling six semester hours.
After completing the Principal or Administrative Specialist License Program, you become eligible to complete the application for Ohio’s administrator licenses.
Internship(s) I
- EDAD 771: Principal............ 3cr.
- EDAD 772: Admin Specialist Intern............ 3cr.
- EDAD 776: School/Community Relations............ 3cr.
Internship(s) II
- EDAD 781: Principal............ 3cr.
- EDAD 782: Research............ 3cr.
- EDAD 783: Staff Personnel............ 3cr.
- EDAD 784: Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development............ 3cr.
- EDAD 785: Pupil Services............ 3cr.
- EDAD 786: School/Community Relations............ 3cr.
Note: Internship(s) are required for licensure. Please see an advisor for more information on the specific licensure you want to pursue. You may schedule an appointment by calling 513-745-4210.
- Principal
- Administrative Specialist
- School Treasurer
- School Superintendent
With 99% of Xavier education students passing their licensure exams, we ensure our master's degree candidates, including those in the Master of Educational Administration program, graduate prepared to obtain licenses required to lead schools and school districts in Ohio and other states.
Review requirements for each of Xavier’s educational administration licensure pathways.
Tuition
- MEd, MA and Non-degree Licensure/Endorsement and Certificates..............$660
- Catholic School Rate..............$393
- Tier I Partner Rate..............$495
- Tier II Partner Rate..............$561
Fees
- Student ID Fee..............$12.50
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
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Program Features
At Xavier, we build our graduate degrees with you in mind. In our 100% online educational administration program, you can advance your education without compromising your schedule.
Our program offers multiple pathways to advance your career, including Ohio licensure for a range of key roles, including principal, administrative specialist, school treasurer and school superintendent.
With 99% of Xavier education students passing their licensure exams, we ensure our master's degree candidates graduate prepared to obtain licenses required to lead schools and school districts in Ohio and other states.
Our expert faculty bring a breadth of experience to the classroom. Students enrolled in Xavier’s online programs take classes with the same world-class faculty as our traditional students.
Get to know Assistant Professor of Education and Program Director of Educational Administration Brett Burton.
The Loyal Musketeer Scholarship is available to all graduating students and alumni. The scholarship is equal to 25 percent off the program tuition rate for the accelerated MBA program.
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FAQ
Xavier's M.Ed. in Educatonal Administration program offers a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in educational leadership. Learn more.
Whether you're looking to advance your career or take on a new leadership role, our Educational Administration program offers flexible options to help you achieve your goals.
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Our Master of Education in Educational Administration is a 30-credit-hour graduate program. For those seeking an Ohio Principal or Administrative Specialist license, the program is extended to 36 credit hours to include two required internships.
We offer the M.Ed. with Principal licensure 100% online, providing you with the flexibility to complete your degree while continuing your current teaching position.
Ohio Licensure
Our programs are designed to help you earn the credentials you need for key leadership roles in Ohio schools. We offer a variety of licensure programs, including:
- Principal
- Administrative Specialist
- School Treasurer
- School Superintendent
The Principal and Administrative Specialist licensure programs require two semesters of internships (200 clock hours), which can be completed without resigning from your current teaching job.
The Ohio Superintendent licensure program is offered in-person at the Hamilton County Educational Service Center.
Anyone with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university is eligible to apply. It is recommended to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. This program requires two years of full-time teaching experience under a resident educator or professional teaching license.
The Master of Educational Administration program is an online program.
The program offers both full-time and part-time enrollment options to accommodate students' schedules and professional commitments.
With your Master of Educational Administration from Xavier, you build an advanced skill set that empowers you to lead in educational settings as a:
- Director of Personnel
- Director of Special Education
- Principal
- Specialist
- Superintendent
- Supervisor of Instruction
With the expansion of our education system and evolving student needs, the field requires competent and compassionate educators who are eager to lead and enact meaningful change. Nationwide, over 280,000 elementary, middle, and high school administrators work to improve the quality of education and cultivate schools where students can thrive. For their hard work and dedication, school administrators earn an above-average annual salary of $101,32, nearly double that of the national average.
MEd in Educational Administration (Online) Program at Xavier University
Xavier’s Master of Education in Educational Administration equips you with the skills and field expertise required to support students of all kinds and take on leadership roles in schools and other educational institutions. Make a lasting impact on young learners' lives and the educational system by earning your M.Ed. at Xavier.
Xavier University's College of Professional Sciences prepares undergraduate and graduate students intellectually, morally and spiritually for careers and professions of service. CPS challenges students to strive for academic excellence and life-long learning through promoting collaboration and community partnerships, and incorporating research, scholarship and innovation.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."