Master of Education, M.Ed., Leadership Concentration

Director: Mrs. Melissa Peppetti

Associate Director: Mrs. Sherri Link

The Master of Education degree program with Leadership concentration is designed for teachers and other individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree with minimal business background. The program provides advanced study for elementary and secondary educators interested in increasing their professional knowledge base and skills through leadership. The program seeks to facilitate students’ ability to be analytical, reflective decision-makers. Courses are designed to link educational theory and classroom practice for application in students’ current or future professional settings.

Program Entrance Requirements

The Master of Education/Leadership program at Saint Francis University provides advanced professional study and the opportunity to pursue certification as an elementary or secondary principal or special education supervisor.

Admission

Students must apply for admission into the program. The Graduate Education program will review all applicants throughout the year and candidates will receive an acceptance letter from the Director. In order to be considered for application, applicants must submit the following information:

• Online Application and $30 application fee made payable to Saint Francis University.
• Two letters of professional recommendation
• A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is required. If candidate’s GPA is less than 3.0; he or she may be accepted on a provisional basis while taking up to nine (9) credits. The student must obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the first nine credits to be admitted to the program. If these requirements are not met the student will not be admitted to the program.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work completed.