Earn Your Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership Online
Advance your leadership role in a wide range of educational environments. Gain the vital skills needed to nurture leadership among others and help create better learning and working environments for all. More than a master’s degree, it’s a transformative experience dedicated to empowering leaders and fostering equity and inclusion in diverse settings.
Advocating for accessible and inclusive education was a fundamental motivation for pursuing this degree. I wanted to equip myself with the tools and understanding to advocate for policies and initiatives that ensure educational opportunities are accessible to all, regardless of backgrounds or circumstances. This passion drove me to pursue a master’s in higher education administration.
Explore Our Two Areas of Graduate Study
With certificates in: Student Success Advising and Technology-Based Services in Higher Education and Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
With specializations leading to licensure in one or more of the following areas: principal, director of instruction, director of special education and pupil services
Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Administration (ACHEA)
Explore the only master’s program at UWM tailored for a rewarding career in higher education and student affairs administration, and leadership in adult learning. Pursue paths in administration and leadership in diverse settings, including higher education, nonprofits, government and corporations.
Career Opportunities: Graduates go on to be academic advisors, college student success coaches, student affair managers, first year experience coordinators, housing directors, student program specialists, adult educators and trainers, instructional designers and organizational change leaders.
- Format
Fully Online - Total Credits
33 - Other Details
Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships Available
Educational Administration and Supervision
Whether you’re looking to move from the classroom into the principal’s office or take on a new challenge as a school or district director, a master’s degree in educational leadership will elevate your ability to engage, include, and serve all stakeholders in a school and district.
Equity & Inclusion Emphasis
All coursework in the program is aligned to:
- The Department of Administrative Leadership Principles for Intentional Equity
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Administrator Standards
- National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) Standards
- All courses taught by practitioners with leadership for equity field experience
- Format
Fully Online - Total Credits
33 - Other Details
Accelerated and half-time options for working adults
Why Choose UWM?
Flexible Pathways to Degree
Fully online programs with accelerated and part-time options tailored for working professionals.
Career Advancement
Tailor your academic experience to match your career aspirations through a variety of electives.
Interactive Learning
Immersive experiences where you really get to know your professors and classmates in a close-knit community.
Quality & Value
UW-Milwaukee is the largest public urban university in Wisconsin and one of the nation’s top research universities.
