University of North Dakota |
Quick Facts
| Institution Name | : | University of North Dakota |
| Institution Type | : | Public |
| Campus Setting | : | City: Small |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | : | 20 to 1 |
| Student population | : | 13,172 (10,440 undergraduate) |
| City | : | Grand Forks |
| State | : | ND |
| Zip code | : | 58202 |
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership
The University of North Dakota's Master of Education in Educational Leadership distance degree program gives you an unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as an educational leader.
The MEd in Educational Leadership prepares you for prominent administrative or scholarly positions in:
• elementary schools
• middle schools
• high schools
Through this program you will gain:
• an opportunity for self-reflection and career renewal
• added credentials and increased opportunities for professional advancement
• new knowledge and skill sets, including research and assessment skills, needed to be successful as an educational leader
• a network of other professionals important to career success
Coursework will involve the essential components of theory, research and practice, and will focus on the following core elements:
• oral, written and nonverbal communication
• interpersonal relations and ethics
• research, measurement and program evaluation
• technology and information systems
• personnel, supervision and staff development
• learning theory, curriculum development, instruction and pupil personnel
• leadership, management, planning and organizational behavior
• educational law, organizational structure of schools, and policy and educational finance
• social, cultural, political and community dimensions of schools
Other programs of University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Teaching & Learning
Doctorate in Educational Leadership (PK12 or Higher Education Emphasis)
Master in Instructional Design & Technology (IDT)
Master of Arts in Counseling with a K12 School Emphasis
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership
Master of Education (MEd) in English Language Learner (ELL) Education
Master of Science (MS) in Elementary Education
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public university located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883 as a university with a strong liberal arts foundation, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota. Today, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state that enrolls over 14,000 students across a variety of professional and specialized programs. Besides providing a range of fulltime campus programs, the university also offers accredited online degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels. The same expert UND professors who teach in the classroom teach its online courses. Therefore, as an online student, you truly get the best of both worlds: a dynamic web-based learning experience grounded in the rich history and tradition of the university. Its online platform allows you to collaborate with classmates for group projects, correspond with your teacher, access course syllabi, explore an online library, and more. In addition, you'll also enjoy the same student support services, from academic advising to financial aid.
Accreditation
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).