1. Graduate Studies

Master of Educational Leadership

This January, Lake Erie College is introducing a new Master of Educational Leadership Principal Licensure Program for professional educators who aspire to become school principals. In high demand in Ohio, graduates of this program can step into a principalship and bolster their leadership profile across an entire school district and the community at large. The online program fees are the lowest in northeast Ohio with high value for qualified applicants.

Registration is open now at lec.edu at www.lec.edu/graduate-studies for the program launch beginning January 16, 2024.

Tuition and Fees

  • Master of Education: $499 per credit hour

  • College Fee: $51 per credit hour

Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA

  • 2 years of successful teaching in Ohio

The Educational Leadership Principal Licensure Program is a comprehensive and rigorous academic and professional program, designed for aspiring school principals and educational leaders. This program provides students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and real-world experience needed to effectively lead, manage, and innovate in today’s diverse educational environments.

Dr. Gregory Rothwell, the director of Department of Education and Professional Studies, underscores the multifaceted advantages that obtaining a principal licensure brings to graduates, “The benefits to the graduate are countless, Obtaining a principal licensure is not just a personal and professional achievement -- it is a transformative step that propels educators into multifaceted roles. In addition to a significant increase in income, a principal licensure allows a teacher – even with two year’s experience -- to take on leadership roles in their district. School principals are in high demand and our graduates will stand out in their communities as they serve the high demands of public education.”

The faculty selected for this program are outstanding professionals in their own right. They bring their real-world experiences to the learning environment to offer hands-on knowledge about how these roles encompass leadership within the educational system, community building, and even influencing the broader societal landscape.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 plus two years of successful teaching experience in Ohio (state requirement).

Students will experience:

  • Convenience – 100% online to accommodate busy schedules,

  • Value - $499 per credit hour is the most affordable price in NE Ohio (some fees apply),

  • Quality – LEC’s education department is lauded for years of excellence in preparing dedicated teachers for the classroom,

  • Support – Instructors provide personalized mentorship and a friendly, collaborative learning environment.

  • Success – the program can be completed in three semesters.

Questions? Please contact us at education@lec.edu at any time

Accreditation

The Lake Erie College Department of Education is accredited by The Ohio Department of Higher Education and The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

This is a principal licensure program only, not superintendent.

About Lake Erie College

Guided by hope and care, our students are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens. We offer 35 undergraduate majors and master’s programs in business administration, professional studies, education, and physician assistant studies. Our students compete in 19 NCAA Division II varsity sports and on three intercollegiate equestrian teams.