Overview
Argosy University, Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois, offers a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Leadership degree. The program is designed to prepare graduates for responsible roles as leaders in the field of education. The foundation courses of the master’s degree program include an array of subjects oriented toward the challenges and problems encountered in a modern educational environment.
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
General Administrative Track
The new optional General Administrative Certification Track, known as Type 75 Certification in Illinois, is designed for education professionals who want to advance to assistant/associate superintendent, vice-principal/principal, or other P-12 supervisory positions. Our 36-semester-hour program meets the requirements for the State of Illinois Type 75 Administrative Certificate and the General Administrative Endorsement.
The MAEd in Educational Leadership-Illinois Type 75 Principal Preparation/General Administrative Track and the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Educational Leadership/Illinois Type 75 Principal Preparation/General Administrative Certification can lead to State of Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate. The EdS in Educational Leadership/Illinois Type 75 Certification-Superintendent Preparation Track, Certification of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership/Illinois Type 75 Certification-Superintendent Preparation Track, and the EdD in Educational Leadership-Superintendent Preparation Track can lead to State of Illinois Type 75 Superintendent’s Endorsement. All other programs offered through the College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.
Career Outcomes
The Educational Leadership degree program in Schaumburg can prepare you to serve in leadership roles in primary and secondary schools, community colleges, universities, technical schools, governmental and adult schools. Educational Leadership graduates can fill any number of highly rewarding positions. Outcomes are dependent upon the state in which the program is offered. Please contact the specific campus you are interested in for details.
* This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.
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Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the MAEd in Educational Leadership program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.
This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations