Master's Degree Programs: Educational Leadership (M.S.)

Program of Study

The Hood College Program in Educational Leadership provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of school administration and supervision.

The thirty-six credit hour program is specifically designed to meet the needs of teachers who wish to pursue a graduate degree in school administration and supervision on a part-time basis. The Educational Leadership program offers courses in the evenings and during the summer.

Four to six graduate courses are offered each semester; therefore, a student may complete the program in three years. The maximum time allowed for completion is seven years.

Program Requirements

The 36 credit program includes a comprehensive examination and is designed for teachers who wish to pursue a Hood graduate degree in school administration and supervision on a part-time basis. Candidates for certification must have taught for at least three years. Click here for details about program requirements.

Success of Graduates

The M.S. in Educational Leadership program was developed in response to the growing demand of highly skilled school administrators in Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington counties. Hood graduates hold many leadership positions in public and private schools and at the city, county, and state government levels:

Director of School Administration, Montgomery County Public Schools
Principal, Frederick County Public Schools
Renzulli Enrichment Teacher, Frederick County Public Schools
Instructional Director, Maryland School for the Blind
Assistant Principal, Frederick County Public Schools
Department Chairperson, Frederick County Public Schools
Director of College Counseling, The Mercersburg Academy

Hood College Educational Leadership Faculty

Successful school administrators -- including a former public school superintendent and a principal-- teach graduate students in the program, supplemented by specialists who serve as guest lecturers and adjunct instructors. Guest lectures are given by outstanding practitioners, including superintendents, principals, and Board of Education members. Click here for a detailed faculty listing.

Educational Leadership Credit-Count Program

Teachers who already hold a master's degree in an education-related field can take 18 credit hours of specific, State-approved courses from the M.S. in Educational Leadership program and be State-certified as an Administrator I, provided that they have completed 3 years of successful teaching experience.