Begin Your Journey with an Educational Leadership Degree
Master of Education – Educational Leadership
College of Education
Campus Location: Lincoln, Omaha
The Doane Educational Leadership Program prepares educators to become servant leaders—scholarly practitioners who lead with purpose, collaboration, and a strong commitment to student success, regardless of position or title.
Students complete 36 graduate credit hours and begin the program in the summer as part of a cadre—a supportive cohort that moves through the program together. This collaborative model builds strong professional relationships, encourages shared learning, and provides consistent support throughout the program. Each student selects an administrative endorsement in PK–8, 6–12, or PK-12.
Designed with working professionals in mind, students may enroll in up to 6 credit hours during the fall and spring terms and up to 12 credit hours during the summer term. While in-person participation is encouraged to maximize the cadre experience, instructors work closely with students who need the flexibility of online learning.
Completion of the program prepares students for the Standard Administrative Certificate in Nebraska, which is valid for teaching and administration in all Nebraska school systems, except for the position of superintendent. Additionally, all EDL coursework directly transfers into the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) programs, allowing students to seamlessly continue their advanced studies.
This program is ideal for educators who want to grow as leaders while applying their learning directly to their current school settings and leadership practice.
Program Information
Courses
Career Paths
PK-12 leadership including: teacher leaders, department chairs, administration
Faculty and Staff
Deb Stuto - Director of C & I Grad Prog With Rank of Asst Prof of Prac
Graduate students in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (EDL) program self-assess on the five EDL outcomes to determine semester goals focused on leadership engagement, curriculum, instruction and assessment, in addition to culturally proficient leadership. Based on students’ individual goals, students seek a variety of leadership experiences with a variety of people in a variety of settings both in and out of school. Each semester, students are required to earn a minimum of 50 leadership field experience hours; students typically exceed the minimum.
Graduate students in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program spend time engaging in learning leadership experiences with titled leaders in their school settings, in their communities and as a regular part of the EDL seminar classes. Knowing and understanding multiple perspectives, systems, and policy applications creates connections for students and pathways for critical thinking and continuous improvement processes.
Graduate students in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program successfully know, understand and apply Nebraska Department of Education, state and federal rules and statutes. The EDL Cadres are comprised of education practitioners from a variety of organizations within PK-12 settings. Graduates apply culturally proficient servant leadership dispositions as a part of the program’s mission: The educational leadership program develops servant leaders who are scholarly practitioners supporting students, staff and community, regardless of position.
Graduate students in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (EDL) program self-assess on the five EDL outcomes to determine semester goals focused on leadership engagement, curriculum, instruction and assessment, in addition to culturally proficient leadership. Based on students’ individual goals, students seek a variety of leadership experiences with a variety of people in a variety of settings both in and out of school. Each semester, students are required to earn a minimum of 50 leadership field experience hours; students typically exceed the minimum.
Graduate students in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program spend time engaging in learning leadership experiences with titled leaders in their school settings, in their communities and as a regular part of the EDL seminar classes. Knowing and understanding multiple perspectives, systems, and policy applications creates connections for students and pathways for critical thinking and continuous improvement processes.
Graduate students in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program successfully know, understand and apply Nebraska Department of Education, state and federal rules and statutes. The EDL Cadres are comprised of education practitioners from a variety of organizations within PK-12 settings. Graduates apply culturally proficient servant leadership dispositions as a part of the program’s mission: The educational leadership program develops servant leaders who are scholarly practitioners supporting students, staff and community, regardless of position.
