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Earn Your M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Online

At the Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School of Education and Human Development, we understand that our world needs educational leaders who are trained in critical reflection and are dedicated to improving equitable opportunities for students. Our Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy prepares students to assume or advance in leadership roles at educational institutions and in the greater community.

Organizational change begins with one person. With an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy, that person is you.

Lead Your School, Guide Your Students

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy addresses leadership challenges through a comprehensive and agile course of study, centered on standards-based reform, technological advances, and evidence-based practices.

During your course of study, you will practice discernment and critical reflection, drawing on social justice values and research-based leadership strategies. You will learn how to employ tactics that engage the whole person and the entire community to improve student outcomes.

Through the completion of 10 classes (30 credits), our course of study prepares leaders from all professions to better serve the needs of students and educational communities.

What to Expect

More than an M.Ed., our online program empowers leaders from varied backgrounds across the US to nurture and sustain an equitable educational culture through critical inquiry, reflection, and social justice-driven leadership strategies.

Fill out the form above to learn more about the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership & Policy.

With an emphasis on discernment and critical reflection, we aim to inspire the whole person to live a life of meaning and purpose.

Graduates will guide organizational cultures and processes by drawing on social-justice values and leadership strategies to boldly improve equitable opportunities for

their students.

Our graduates support student development and work to build equitable communities.

EXPLORE PATHWAYS

for a concentration in Social Justice Leadership or Educational Policy Development within the program. 

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 borders that are geographic, belief-based, economic, societal, and political

Pass leadership learnings on to students and other community stakeholders

› Expand their impact on students

› Successfully evaluate, develop, and iterate educational policy

› Become educational leaders and advocates

› Strengthen educational communities

› Program Support Coordinator

› Dean of New Faculty

› Director of Identity & Mission

› Professor at a School of Education

› Master Teacher

May 1, 2025

June 11, 2025

July 15, 2025

Enroll fall, spring, or summer

Fully online program

Two-year, 30-credit degree

Financial aid available

All Educational Leadership & Policy M.Ed. courses are led by Boston College faculty and 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.

Achieve Your (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership & Policy Online

As leaders, we have the opportunity to make an impact in our community. At the Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School, we guide educational leaders through a course of study designed to give them the tools to change their communities. Inquire today to learn how you can better lead your community with an online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy.

Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch
School of Education and Human Development

617-552-4600

GSOEONLINE@BC.EDU

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