Program Overview

Why get a master’s in educational leadership online?

Gain an in-depth perspective on teaching, learning and educational leadership with the online Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University — and pursue a career where you could transform the lives of students and staff.

If you’re a certified teacher or select K-12 professional who’s looking to lead in the area of curriculum and instruction, this could be the degree program for you. And because SNHU’s MEd program and educational leadership concentration are aligned with national standards and frameworks from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA), you can feel confident about the value of your degree.

Skills you’ll learn:

• How to create positive change for diverse learning communities
• Curriculum design that addresses the complex learning situations of today’s students
• How to support students with different backgrounds, abilities and experiences using principles of Universal Design for Learning and other relevant standards
• Integrating technology into curriculum to enhance teaching and learning

Courses & Curriculum

Online educational leadership courses that fit your goals

Make a direct, positive impact on the lives of students when you get your MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership at SNHU. In this program, you’ll acquire leadership skills that are directly applicable to classroom or administrative roles. You’ll learn about innovative, student-centered curriculum development and instruction models, and you’ll leave the program with practical experience that can help you advance your career in education.

Online educational leadership courses

The online Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership at SNHU includes 12 courses, 3 of which are leadership-focused: Educational Law and Ethics, Building Community Through Education and Leading Educational Organizations.

Your courses will help you develop an understanding of curriculum planning and instruction models, while establishing understanding of leadership functions in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Learning how to engage with students’ various learning differences is crucial in today’s classroom— and creating leaders in those environments helps to create and sustain critical communities of learning. 

Courses may include:

• EDU 515: The Educator as Leader
• EDU 545: Leadership in Teaching and Learning
• EDU 612: Educational Law and Ethics
• EDU 617: Building Community Through Education
• EDU 619: Leading Educational Organizations

Visit the course catalog to view the full MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – Educational Leadership curriculum