(not accepting students during 2026-2027)

Overview

Washburn University offers a Master’s Degree program in Building Leadership for candidates seeking administrative positions in Pre-Kindergarten – 12th grade teaching and learning environments, as well as other positions of leadership within educational agencies of government and industry, or within professional organizations. This program fulfills the State of Kansas requirements for initial school leadership licensure.

The Licensure-Only Program in Building Leadership is designed for students who already hold a Master’s degree in other disciplines. To be eligible for admission to the Building Leadership program, applicants must hold a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution and a teaching license. Three years of teaching experience as a licensed teacher must be earned prior to the completion of the Licensure Program. All degree-seeking students must complete a capstone experience. See your advisor for details.

Student Learning Outcomes for MEd - Leadership

At the conclusion of the Leadership Program, candidates are expected to have:

• The building level administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school and community.
• The building level administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a building climate and instructional programs conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
• The building level administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
• The building level administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community needs and interests, and mobilizing community resources.
• The building level administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
• The building level administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
ED 665	Introduction to Educational Research	3
ED 682	Leadership in Technology	3
SE 610	Learning and Behavioral Problems of Children and Youth with Mild-Moderate Disabilities	3
ED 672	Issues in Modern American Education	3
ED 698	Action Research Capstone	1
Subtotal		13
Building Leadership Professional Courses
ED 663	Advanced Social Studies	3
EA 664	Creating and Evaluating the Instructional Program	4
ED 665	Introduction to Educational Research	3
ED 667	Curriculum Development and Evaluation - Elementary Education	3
Total Hours		26

Licensure - Only Building Leadership Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
Applicants must show evidence of completion of or enroll in the following core courses:
ED 672	Issues in Modern American Education	3
ED 665	Introduction to Educational Research	3
ED 682	Leadership in Technology	3
SE 610	Learning and Behavioral Problems of Children and Youth with Mild-Moderate Disabilities	3
Subtotal		12
Building Leadership Professional Courses
ED 663	Advanced Social Studies	3
EA 664	Creating and Evaluating the Instructional Program	4
ED 665	Introduction to Educational Research	3
ED 667	Curriculum Development and Evaluation - Elementary Education	3
Subtotal		13
Total Hours		25

Licensure - Only District Level Leadership Program Requirements

Eligible candidates must hold a Building Level License

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EA 673	Creating a Systemic District Learning Culture	4
EA 675	Creating and Evaluating a Systemic Instructional Program	4
EA 676	District Level Management	4
EA 677	Building a Systemic Collaborative District Environment	4
Total Hours		16