Begin Your Journey with an Educational Leadership Degree
Master of Education – Educational Leadership
School of Education
Campus Location: Lincoln
2027 Goal: Campuses in Lincoln & Omaha
2028 Goal: Campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, & Central/Western Nebraska (TBD)
The Doane Educational Leadership Program prepares educators to become servant leaders while equipping them with the knowledge, skill, and dispositions to serve successfully as a school or district leader.
Students begin the 2-year, 36-credit hour program in a 6-hour June, in-residence course as a part of a cadre – a cohort of individuals who take all of the core courses together. This unique model builds strong professional relationships, encourages shared learning, and provides consistent support throughout the program. Each student selects an administrative endorsement to work on during the program: PK–8, 6–12, or PK-12 (a 45-credit hour program). Students begin the 2nd year of the program in a 6-hour July, in-residence course with their cadre.
In order to complete the necessary 9 additional hours for the PK-12 certification and/or to complete the 9 hours of stand alone courses of the program within 2 years, students may enroll 6 credit hours during the fall and spring terms and up to 12 credit hours during the summer term. Students may complete the 9 additional hours for the PK-12 certification after finishing the EDL program.
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 Doane University Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) programs thus allowing students to seamlessly continue their advanced studies.
Program Information
Courses
Career Paths
PK-12 leadership including: teacher leaders, department chairs, administration
Faculty and Staff
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.
