Overview
Degree Description
The MEd in Educational Leadership program is a comprehensive and transformative Education Program that embraces a holistic and integral perspective throughout its learning structure. With a deep understanding of the central role education plays in the forming and development of culture, this program instills a sense of purpose and responsibility in aspiring educational leaders, preparing them for professional paths in coaching, facilitation, and leadership.Focused on key contexts such as Developmental Coaching, Expressive and Movement Arts, Health Coaching, Collective Trauma and Social Healing, Transformative Leadership, Transformative Learning, and Organizational Development, this program goes beyond mere academic training. It recognizes that education cannot be limited to the transmission of information alone but acknowledges the need to develop the "vessel" of that information--the whole person, also. By nurturing this whole person perspective, our students have the opportunity to develop and grow on multiple levels, enabling them to respond to complexity challenges with grounded flexibility and creative problem-solving capabilities.At the heart of this program is the understanding that education has the potential to create positive social impact with long-lasting and wide-ranging effects. Through transformative learning experiences, students are encouraged to question existing paradigms, challenge conventional wisdom, and explore innovative approaches to education to realize the positive impact they can have as educational leaders in the areas of Developmental Coaching, Expressive and Movement Arts, Health Coaching, and more.This program equips individuals with the necessary tools and capabilities to support the development from their vocation to their profession, enabling them to make a lasting difference in the field of education and the world at large, especially in the context of Collective Trauma and Social Healing, Transformative Leadership, Transformative Learning, and Organizational Development.The MEd in Educational Leadership program emphasizes the development of ethical leadership qualities and the promotion of diversity and cultural development. By nurturing the imagination, fostering self-awareness, and cultivating emotional intelligence, this program empowers individuals to become compassionate and empathetic educational leaders who can navigate complex challenges with integrity and wisdom. It recognizes the importance of human development, meaning making, and the integration of knowledge and values in the educational process. Through this comprehensive approach, the MEd in Educational Leadership program prepares individuals to become catalysts for positive change in the world, dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all, with a strong focus on the professional paths of coaching, facilitation, and leadership.Explore Video Center
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Program Goals
Educational Objectives
- To cultivate leadership capacities that further professional engagement in education.
- To develop creative inquiry practices and skills.
- To develop competencies required to facilitate transformative learning with an understanding of human development across multiple domains of practice and levels of human systems.
- To acquire competencies entailed in guiding human development in the context of cultural evolution and transformation.
- To acquire the competencies entailed in developing curricula that promote diversity and generative processes within learning communities.
At A Glance
- Applications Accepted
- Quarterly
- Highest Degree Required
- Bachelors
- Learning Formats
- Hybrid & Online
- Program Length
- 18-24 Months
- Total Credits Required
- 64 Credits
- Cost Per Credit
- $676
- Accreditation
- WASC
Requirements
Graduation Requirements
- Students are expected to complete 64 credits (640 hours).
- Students are expected to complete a Creative Action Project (capstone).
- Students have a maximum of five (5) years from their initial date of enrollment to complete this degree.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to Meridian's graduate degree programs.
- Students submit an online application form along with documents such as official transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. The Admissions Committee reviews all applications and invites select applicants to proceed to an interview. More information is available on the Application Process page.
- All students are expected to be proficient in the English language as all instruction at Meridian is offered in English.
Curriculum
Academic Structure
Meridian's academic structure gives students the flexibility to navigate the University's curricular architecture in ways that match their passions, professional goals, and other life commitments.
The structure is designed to serve a diverse student body, who live around the globe, have varied cultural and clinical visions for their careers, and are at different stages in their professional journey.
Students enroll in a degree program, can elect a concentration, and register for one or multiple courses each quarter. In addition to core courses for the specific degree program and anchor courses that represent the Transformative Learning intent of Meridian's curriculum, students select elective courses that align with their Meridian concentration, background, and career path.
Flexible Delivery
Learning Formats
Meridian University offers two learning formats: Online and Hybrid.
- The Online format is ideal for students completing their degrees remotely, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- The Hybrid format is tailored for those seeking a blend of online learning and in-person classes at Meridian's Los Angeles Campus.
Concentrations
Concentrations Available
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Meridian University is a degree-granting higher education institution accredited by WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC). As an institutional accreditor, WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. WSCUC is also the institutional accreditor of the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford University.
Meridian is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the Federal Student Aid programs, and by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE) for the training of veterans and other eligible persons. Veterans education benefits are administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The University is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide form I-20 to eligible international students, enabling travel to and stay in the United States.
Meridian offers institutional financial aid to qualified international students.
In-Person and Hybrid Learning
The Los Angeles Campus is the primary location for in-person and hybrid courses at Meridian University. Students have the opportunity to engage face-to-face with faculty and peers while also benefiting from the flexibility of online coursework.
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