Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

Take your career to the next level and make a greater impact on students’ lives. Meet the challenges and address the critical needs in the ever-changing PK-12 educational setting, and prepare for a variety of leadership positions.

Our Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL) is designed for educators aspiring to administrative roles in educational settings. This program equips candidates with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex educational environments and foster positive change, culminating in the ability to serve as effective change agents through the application of core leadership concepts.

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership meets the Hawai’i Department of Education (HIDOE) Certification Institute for School Leaders (HICISL) program requirements.

100% online program

Finish in as few as 18 months

30 total credit hours

Special Cohorts
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Accreditation

Special Cohorts

Hawai’i Association of Independent Schools
Hawai’i Catholic Schools

Learning Outcomes

Analyze the socio-economic, legal, and ethical factors influencing educational settings, with an emphasis on promoting service, justice, and peace in multicultural learning environments.
Integrate best practices and evidence-based research to support effective campus operations that are essential to school success.
Develop a shared vision for school improvement and lead organizational change initiatives that foster academic excellence, student learning, and holistic development.
Examine leadership and communication skills that cultivate a positive school culture and support adaptation and change in dynamic educational settings.