Master of Arts in Education: Education Leadership (MEL)
ONLINE (7 wk and 16 wk sessions)
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WU’s Educational Leadership Program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), certifying that the professional education program adheres to TEAC’s quality principles, as well as the West Virginia Department of Education.
Wheeling University’s Master of Arts in Education, or MEL program, provides educators a way to earn their master’s degree in as little as one year, entirely online. This 33 credit program is designed with multiple start dates and maximum flexibility to allow working professionals to further their education. This graduate program focuses on Education Leadership and features two tracks: School and System Leadership and Instructional Leadership.
An educator currently holding a master’s degree in education may design their own path through the Sequence of Study Certificate Program. Current educators or administrators who have already earned a master’s degree as well as principal certification may enter the MEL program in order to earn additional licensure as a superintendent or supervisor of instruction.
Program & Courses
Develop the knowledge and leadership skills needed to inspire change and guide educational communities toward excellence.
- MEL 500 Global Teaching & Learning
- MEL 510 Communication & Negotiation
- MEL 520 Education Law & Ethics
- MEL 530 Transformational Leadership
- MEL 540 School Resource Management
- MEL 550 Field-Based Action Research
- MEL 560 Data-Driven Decision Making
- MEL 570 Residency I
- MEL 580 Residency II
- MEL 590 Professional Development Design
- MEL 600 Systems Thinking for Education Leaders
The School and System Leadership track allows educators to earn their principal, superintendent, and supervisor of instruction certification. With the ability to be taken entirely online, the program is a total of 33 credit hours.
- MEL 500 Global Teaching & Learning
- MEL 510 Communication & Negotiation
- MEL 525 Psychology of Student Engagement
- MEL 535 Project-Based Learning
- MEL 550 Field-Based Action Research
- MEL 555 Meeting Unique Learning Needs
- MEL 560 Data-Driven Decision Making
- MEL 565 Differentiating Instruction
- MEL 570 Residency I
MEL 580 Residency II - MEL 600 Systems Thinking for Education Leaders
The Instructional Leadership track is geared towards the teacher who desires a master’s degree and wants to improve their leadership skills. With the ability to be taken entirely online, the program is a total of 33 credit hours.
Eligibility & Admissions Requirements
To qualify for the MEL program, applicants must:
- Have a score of at least 650 on the TOEFL exam for students whose native language is not Englis
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Professional Teaching Certificate
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Upon meeting the eligibility requirements, applicants can complete the admission process by:
- Completing a free application by clicking here. Early application is recommended.
- Submitting a resume.
- Submitting a goals statement.
- Submitting a copy of your teaching certificate.
- Requesting official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended, having them sent electronically to grad@wju.edu or mailed directly to: Wheeling University – GPS Admissions, 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Applying for federal student loans and grants by completing the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov if qualifying. School Code is #003831.
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Tuition and Fees
MEL (MASTERS IN EDUCATION)
- Tuition $450.00 per credit hour
- Technology Fee $130.00 per semester
- New Student Fee $130.00 first non summer term
- Diocese of Wheeling Charleston (DWC) $225.00 per credit hour
- Audit $212.00 per course
- ID Card $35.00 first non summer term
- Graduation Fee (Degree Certification Fee) $265.00 per occurrence
For more information, contact Jessica Holubeck, Assistant Director of Admissions, at jholubeck@wheeling.edu, 304-243-2069 or Dianna M. Vargo, Ed.D, Director of Graduate Education and Accelerated Certification for Teaching Programs at dvargo@wheeling.edu, 304-243-2367.
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