University of Sioux Falls

Earn Your M.Ed.
in Educational Leadership
on Campus

You're already a leader in your classroom. This degree gets you the K–12 principal certification to lead the whole school, and up to 9 credits transfer directly into USF's Ed.D. if you decide to keep going. Request information today, and a USF admissions counselor will walk you through program details, tuition, financial aid options and your enrollment timeline.

Next Term
Start Date

May 3, 2027

Anticipated
Graduation

In as few as 24 months

Application
Deadline

May 2, 2027

No Cost
to Apply

Submit your application for free

South Dakota's Only Private, CAEP-Accredited Path to
Administrative Leadership.

USF's Fredrikson School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and USF is the only private university in South Dakota to hold it. This distinction follows you straight into a principal's office. Graduates step into roles averaging $118,410* a year, backed by a program built to state, USF and National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards.

*Average principal salary via Salary.com

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Whether he’s collaborating with school committee members or working directly with students and faculty, Nathaniel thinks of his coursework at USF often. Hear how it shaped him into a better professional.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Official undergraduate transcript
Valid teaching certificate
Minimum 3.0 GPA from prior degree
At least one year of teaching experience
Completed USF graduate admissions application
No application fee

Curriculum

You'll complete 33 credits across two years, moving from foundational coursework into hands-on school leadership internships and a capstone project. Courses include:

Curriculum Development & Design
Legal Foundations of Education
School Leader Internship
School Finance for Administrators
Diversity and Inclusion
School Leader Capstone
And more

Tuition

USF charges graduate tuition by the credit hour, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Under $430 per credit hour for 26-27
33 total program credits

Financial Aid

Federal financial aid is available to students enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester. USF also offers students access to private alternative loans and an interest-free payment plan.

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