Instructional Leadership, M.Ed.

About Our Program

UM’s online synchronous Master’s in Instructional Leadership provides the candidate opportunities to learn about research and current trends in school operation, state/national school law, finance and regulation, personnel management, staff development and curriculum/instructional supervision.

*Beginning with students who first enroll in Fall 2026, those who complete one of the Instructional Leadership programs and enter administrative service in Alabama will have access to the Montevallo Principal Guarantee upon program completion. This guarantee provides structured professional support during the program completer’s first two years of administrative service.

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Coursework Overview

All coursework must be completed with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25.
SPED 507 required if not previously completed.

Montevallo Educators Partnership

Candidates employed by eligible school systems can receive a scholarship of up to $110 per credit hour toward tuition for all program coursework.

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2.75 GPA) or graduate degree (minimum 3.0 GPA) from a regionally accredited college/ university.
Alabama Class B professional educator’s certificate in a teaching field or in another area of instructional support.
Minimum of three years of full-time education experience at the P-12 level, including at least one year of full-time P-12 teaching experience.
Admissions portfolio and interview evaluated jointly by LEA personnel and University faculty.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

A Master’s in Instructional Leadership leads to advanced (Class A) professional educator certification (grades P-12).

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