Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change

Principal Licensure and Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies

Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change (Principal Licensure and M.Ed.)

Why Choose CSU?

As a CSU OnlinePlus student, you can expect:

  • Academic Excellence: Earn a highly-respected, regionally-accredited degree from a top tier university that consistently earns top rankings.
  • Quality: Because your degree is taught by the same faculty and covers the same content as the on-campus equivalent, your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to students on campus.
  • Value: Financial aid is available for all programs, and you pay the same affordable tuition regardless of where you live. CSU is consistently one of the top public universities in the United States in terms of educational quality and affordability.
  • Convenience: You have the flexibility and convenience of taking courses at times and locations that fit your life.
  • Access: Have access to numerous University resources, including email, advising, career services, and library services.
  • Community: Become a part of our community by reading our blog and connecting with other students, alumni, and faculty on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • Recognition: Join us for a graduation lunch each spring, participate in the on-campus graduation ceremony, or view a live, online streaming video of graduation ceremonies.

Questions? Ask us.

Heidi Frederiksen
School of Teacher Education and Principal Preparation
(970) 491-5292
heidi.frederiksen@colostate.edu

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Degree at a Glance

Location

Thompson School District in Loveland, CO. On-campus attendance is required to complete this program.

Total credits

– 24 credits for the principal licensure (This option is only for those who have previously earned a master's degree.)
– 33 credits for the M.Ed. and principal licensure

Tuition/fees

$459 per credit (financial aid available)

Time frame

Program can be completed in one year. Summer courses are required to complete this program. As a cohort program, the same group of students begins, proceeds through, and completes the program together.

Designed for

This program is designed for two different audiences:

Individuals who have a master's degree and are only seeking a principal license.
OR
Individuals seeking a master's degree in Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change as well as a principal license.

What you will earn

You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.