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Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership & Policy

At Boston College, we develop innovative, reflective leaders whose deep understanding of how students flourish shapes practice, policy, and academic environments. The online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy lays the foundation for a fulfilling career in educational leadership.

Through 10 classes (30 credits), our students learn to address leadership challenges with comprehensive and agile coursework that centers on standards-based reform, technological advances, and evidence-based practices.

What to Expect

More than an M.Ed., this program helps educational leaders find fulfillment in their lives and careers. Fill out the form below to learn more about the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership & Policy program. 

Through this master’s program, the Lynch School of Education and Human Development educates the whole person, with an emphasis on discernment and critical reflection.

Educators from across the country who enroll will explore intellectual, emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual development (the principles of formative education) to bring about positive change as educational leaders in their communities.

The fully online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy is about more than advancing your career—it’s about building a purposeful life.

Educational Leadership & Policy graduates will learn how to:  

• Practice critical self-reflection and discernment
• Foster an ethical, mission-driven school or educational environment/organization
• Create structures that advance organizational and professional learning
• Observe, assess, and support effective teaching and instructional practices
• Advance equity and agency across geographic, belief-based, economic, societal, and political borders

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January 15, 2025

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Enroll fall, spring, or summer

Fully online program

Two-year, 30-credit degree

Financial aid available

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Boston College faculty lead all Educational Leadership & Policy M.Ed. courses, which are available on desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Our virtual classrooms include interactive questions and answers, study rooms, and online collaboration with classmates.

As a member of the Boston College family, you and your fellow students will have access to on-campus resources, including faculty advisors, for guidance and support.

Becoming an exceptional leader is about more than obtaining a degree or licensure. Graduates of this program are equipped to advance their careers with purpose and enhance the experiences of their students. Learn more about the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy program.