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With your bachelor’s degree, our Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration provides currently licensed educators with the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to become a PK-12 administrator.
This program was created for educators planning to take the next step in their careers, ultimately preparing them for a variety of leadership roles, including principalship. This program is fully accredited and leads to principal licensure in the state of Iowa.
At BVU, we’re known for helping create top-notch educators. As an online graduate student, you’ll be supported by expert faculty and staff. From start to finish, your student success specialist, advisor, and financial specialist are here to help you chart your academic journey, plan your class schedule, and make sure your coursework is on track with your career goals.
Applications due August 26, 2026, for Term 1 Start Date!
Not ready to start in August? Next term starts January 11, 2027!
Term Start Dates
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Practical Programming
As a leader in online education for more than 15 years, our graduate programs are designed to align with your needs. With multiple starts per year, a fully online format, and 7.5-week terms, our M.Ed. Educational Administration program was created with working teachers in mind. In addition, our program is one of the most affordable in the region and can be completed in two years!
Education Experts
Ranging from best-selling authors, professional development providers, and past superintendents and principals, our M.Ed. programming is provided by instructors who have extensive leadership experience within the field, both regionally and nationally.
Innovative Delivery
Our expert instructors deliver practical coursework through applied simulations and AI assignments specific for principal development all provided through Canvas learning management system.
What sets our M.Ed. program apart from others is its practicality. It’s ‘pracademics’ at its finest; we incorporate practical assignments that embrace adult learning theories, with our classes taught by instructors who have extensive experience in the field.
Dr. Trent Grundmeyer , Associate Professor of Education Leadership