Program Overview
Fully Online Coursework For Your Convenience
Broaden and deepen practical knowledge as a way to improve or expand your professional contributions in the field. Through our research-informed program, you will learn to think and act creatively, responsibly, and effectively in leadership roles that make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, adults, families, and communities.
Our interdisciplinary approach caters to professionals in education, health and human services, government, policy, law enforcement, and other fields.
Funding and Tuition Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
UVM undergraduate students can save time an money by starting graduate coursework early through our Accelerated Master's Pathway.
"The mentorship and education I received were absolutely incredible and priceless. Courses are interesting and impactful, faculty are experts in the field, and the program sets students up for success. My niche research interests were supported and encouraged, and I have UVM to thank for many of the opportunities I have taken advantage of since graduation." – Benjamin C. Kennedy, M.Ed.
Coursework and Degree Requirements
Program Themes
- Leadership theory and practice
- Social justice
- Teaching and learning
- Organizational renewal and change
- Communication and collaboration
- Social institutions, diversity and equity
- Systems context and management
- Inquiry, reflection and action
- Policy, law and finance
Outcomes
- Understanding alternative perspectives on leadership that support the development of more just and humane organizations.
- Constructing effective ways to demonstrate caring and collaborative leadership.
- Creation of networks that support transformative leadership and change.
Meet Our Faculty
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Application Information
With your application, you will need to include a statement of purpose, three letters of reference, and copies of all official transcripts.
Deadlines:
- May 1 for summer or fall semester admit
- November 1 for spring semester admit
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Transfer Credits: Up to nine credits of relevant coursework may be transferred into the MEd. program with the permission of your advisor and the Graduate College. Courses must be completed within five years. An extra six credits may be transfer if taken at UVM the immediate preceding semester to matriculation.
International Students: UVM is not able to issue an immigration document for participation in this online program.
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