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Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership
Prepare for administrative leadership roles in schools and educational systems.
Think about the leaders who have made your school a success. Are you ready to be that person?
Centenary University’s Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education to grant Principal and Supervisor licensure.
Our 39-credit program is designed to provide you with:
- Knowledge and skills in the areas of school leadership and administration.
- A strong background in the design, implementation, practice, and assessment of instructional programs.
The program also includes coursework in the areas of school law, curriculum development, and supervision. We put a strong emphasis on developing leaders who understand and accept the differences in their students, colleagues, and families, with regard to ability, socio-economic status, and cultural diversity.
Program results
In Centenary’s Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership program, you will:.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of educational leadership.
- Learn the skills necessary to excel as an educational leader and to support effective teaching and learning.
- Acquire the necessary skills to critically analyze a learning organization’s performance.
- Develop an appreciation of the legal, cultural, and ethical issues that influence our nation’s educational institutions.
- When completed with the Principal Licensure, become eligible to earn the School Administrator’s Licensure.
We are looking for leaders ready to guide our schools into the future.
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include Principal/supervisor certification, Ed.D., Ph.D., special education leadership, curriculum leadership, or school business/administration credentials.
Career Pathways:
Principal, Assistant Principal, District Administrator
Industry Outlook:
Growing need for school leadership, particularly in K-12 education, though competition can be high.
Regional employers include
New Jersey public school districts; Newark Public Schools; Jersey City Public Schools; Paterson Public Schools; Elizabeth Public Schools; NJ Department of Education; county offices of education; charter school networks; private schools.
Salary Outlook:
$80,000 – $130,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership, a reasonable starting range is approximately $65,000–$85,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $95,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $115,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data