Education plays a significant role in shaping communities. A successful school can inspire students to outperform expectations and partner with parents to enable their children to follow their dreams.
To achieve that level of success and inspiration, school systems rely on their teaching faculty who, in turn, rely on a supportive and passionate administration. Those in leadership are uniquely influential as they can positively shape the school’s environment and culture. And, when teachers feel inspired and equipped by administrators, the quality of their work and the quality of the students’ education improve.
Preparing for Positions in Educational Leadership
St. Thomas University recognizes, however, that school administrators are not the only ones who seek high quality, specialized training to have the motivation and vision for their organizations. To that end, STU has created three graduate-level programs:
- Educational Leadership
- Instructional Design and Technology
- Leadership and Innovation
Motivated professionals from across the country have enrolled in these all-online programs that offer tailored learning experiences based on student experiences and goals.
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Most experienced educators who earn a master’s degree in educational leadership pursue careers as principals, assistant principals, headmasters, or school board directors. And, when you complete the M.S. in Educational Leadership program from St. Thomas University, you will be equipped with applicable knowledge and professional skills to effectively inspire your future faculty or staff. Courses such as Leadership in Education and School Personnel Management include theories in organizational structures, preparing you to create supportive environments for teachers and learning environments for students.
This degree is offered completely online and can be completed in as few as 12 months.
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Students enrolled in this program learn to design, deliver, and measure the effectiveness of technologies and curriculum in the classroom. An M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology opens opportunities for you to seek employment as a librarian, a curriculum designer, or an academic coach.
There are also numerous employment opportunities outside of academia if you are looking for work in the private sector. The degree has proven valuable for corporate trainers, human resource directors, project management professionals, and training developers. Specialized courses, such as Instructional Design: Theories and Models and Multimedia Design and Development, will develop your theoretical and practical skills and prepare you to build dynamic and effective learning models, using tools and technology proven to elicit results across all levels of learning.
This online program can be completed in a little as 10 months.
Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation
St. Thomas University offers a highly individualized doctoral program for professionals seeking their degree in organizational leadership. The program is designed to build your problem-solving skills and prepare you to create innovative solutions in nonprofit, corporate, or governmental settings. Courses such as Ethics and Governance and Cross-Cultural Relations are unique to the program and emphasize social and ethical solutions to a variety of workplace issues.
No education degree or teaching background is required to enroll in this program. Students can submit a request to transfer up to 18 credit hours (6 courses) if the courses closely relate to those that are being replaced. These credits that are being requested to be transferred into the Ed.D must have come from either a second master’s or other advanced credentials above the earned master’s degree utilized in the admissions application to the Ed.D program.
This 100% online program can be completed in a minimum of 36 months.
Learn more about St. Thomas University’s online degree programs.
