MSEd In Educational Leadership

This 30-credit hour degree is designed for elementary and secondary teachers or counselors seeking positions as school building administrators at some time in their careers (additional courses are required for district level certification).

The Future of Educational Leadership

Transformational change in a school begins with one person. Through St. Bonaventure’s Educational Leadership program, that one person is you.

At St. Bonaventure, we understand that our world needs school and district leaders who are trained in critical reflection and are dedicated to improving opportunities for all students. Our program is more than a certificate or advanced degree – we empower future leaders through critical inquiry, reflection and dynamic leadership strategies.

Lead Your School. Inspire Your Students. Three Programs for School Leadership.

MSED in Educational Leadership (30 credits)
School Building Leader (SBL) Certificate (24 credits)
School District Leader (SDL) Certificate (12 credits)

Instructional Delivery that meets you where you are.

We know the challenges of completing an advanced degree while balancing full time school work and home life. St. Bonaventure’s Educational Leadership Program offers two formats.

Hybrid Format

Courses are online and meet three Saturdays during the semester in person.

Fully Online Format

Courses are fully online, with opportunities to connect with your professor and class members virtually.

Hybrid or Online – the choice is yours.

For information on how to save 20% on graduate tuition with the Dean’s Scholarship, click here.

Upon completion of the Educational Leadership program at St. Bonaventure University, graduates will be educational leaders who have:

the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a school or district vision of learning supported by the school community;
the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying best practice to student learning, and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff;
the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing the organization, operations, and resources in a way that promotes a safe efficient and effective learning environment;
the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources;
the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairly, and in an ethical manner;
the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

St. Bonaventure's Dean's Scholarship can reduce tuition costs by 20%, making St. Bonaventure an exceptional value among Western New York colleges and universities.

Students pursuing an MSEd in Educational Leadership may be eligible for the federal TEACH Grant.

For more information, visit our Graduate Tuition and Financial Aidpage in Graduate Admissions & Aid.

St. Bonaventure’s Educational Leadership graduate programs now available fully online

Jun 15, 2020 |

St. Bonaventure University’s Educational Leadership graduate programs are now available fully online.

The School of Education’s master’s degree program in Educational Leadership and certificate programs in School District Leader and School Building Leader can now be taken in either a hybrid format – some courses online, some in person – or completely online.

“Seeking an advanced degree or certificate while working full time can be a challenge,” said Dr. Doug Stump, director of SBU’s Educational Leadership programs. “We know that what’s most important to our students is that they have access to the option that best meets their needs.”

The ability to take a program totally online gives busy professionals two attractive options.

“Many students elect the hybrid format because they enjoy the combination of online and in-person classes. For many others, though, in-person classes are not practical or might not be the best option,” Stump said.

By offering a choice of hybrid or online, students can select the format that best meets their needs while still experiencing the high quality programs designed to prepare students for school building and district leadership, Stump said.

Personalized attention has always been the hallmark of a St. Bonaventure education, and Stump said a fully online experience won’t change that.

“Our faculty have years of experience teaching in both formats,” Stump said. “They understand how to make those meaningful connections in person and online.”

For more information, visit www.sbu.edu/edleadership, or email Stump at dstump@sbu.edu.

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About the University: The nation’s first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure University is a community committed to transforming the lives of our students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. In 2019, St. Bonaventure was named the #1 regional university value in New York and #2 in the North by U.S. News and World Report.

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