Earn Your Master’s Degree in Administration & Supervision

This online program uses evidence-based leadership practices to craft school goals, lead the instructional programs, develop faculty and staff, and redesign organizational features. Take the next step in your career with a degree from one of the nation’s top education schools.

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A Program Designed for You

Scholarships Available

Currently accepting admission applications. Scholarships are awarded as part of the admission process. Apply early for best consideration. 

Embedded Internship

Practical, hands-on leadership training integrated with coursework and completed in your home building.

Grow Your Network

Cohort-based program creates a supportive network of colleagues including a week-long summer residency.

Pathway to Licensure

Completion of the program leads to preK-12 administration licensure eligibility.

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Where Can this Degree Take You?

Our graduates become impactful leaders in education, prepared to advance student learning and organizational effectiveness across diverse school settings.
UVA administration and supervision graduates are currently:

  • Serving as assistant principals, principals, and district-level administrators in K-12 schools
  • Leading school improvement initiatives and shaping school culture through leadership
  • Guiding instructional teams and professional development aligned with evidence-based practices
  • Advocating for systemic change in education through policy, strategic planning, and community engagement
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to improve student outcomes and address pressing educational challenges
  • Pursuing advanced study in educational leadership, policy, and related doctoral programs

This degree prepares aspiring school leaders with the skills, confidence, and network to make a transformative impact in schools and communities.

I’ve formed relationships with board members and people that I don’t think would have happened without this program. I think my colleagues appreciate me saying, not only here’s why I have these ideas – but here’s where I can back it up with research and data. The work that I’ve been able to do in this program has meant that students and teachers are doing better.

Alesandra Bakaj

M.Ed. in Administration & Supervision ‘23

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The UVA School of Education & Human Development is ranked #9 for best online graduate education program in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
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Administration & Supervision FAQs

When can I start the program, and what are the application deadlines?
  • There are three entry terms each year:
    • Summer: June start, May 1 application deadline
    • Fall: August start, July 15 application deadline
    • Spring: January start, November  1 application deadline
  • Admission decisions are typically made within two weeks of the application deadline. GRE scores are not required.
How much does this program cost?
The cost per credit hour is $640, and the program requires a total of 24-30 credit hours to complete. There is an annual fee of $450. Tuition and fee rates are reviewed and updated annually and are subject to change. Tuition and fees are paid on a pay-as-you-go, semesterly basis. Virginia preK-12 educators may qualify for a reduced cost per credit hour. Scholarships are available to students enrolled in six or more credit hours per semester. Scholarships may not be stacked with the preK-12 educator tuition rate. Early application is recommended for the best scholarship consideration.
What is the format of this program?
The program coursework is 100% online. Courses are offered one night a week online. The program also includes a required 2-day summer residency in person, in Charlottesville the last of week June. Most students complete the program in four to five semesters and will attend two residencies.
Can this program help me advance my existing teaching credentials?
Yes! This program provides pathways for adding the preK-12 administration licensure: one for individuals who do not currently hold a master’s degree, and another for those who do.
Can I work while enrolled in the program?

Yes, the online format is designed to accommodate working professionals, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments.

I already have a master’s degree, but I want to obtain an administration licensure. Is this program right for me?
  • The M.Ed. program features two pathways for individuals seeking an licensure in administration and supervision.
    • Traditional Master’s Degree Path (designed for students who do not currently hold a master’s degree): Students complete the degree in 30 credit hours, allowing them to attain professional goals while meeting licensure requirements. This pathway leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for preK-12 Administration Licensure.
    • Alternate Route for current Master’s Degree Holders Students who already hold a master’s degree may apply two relevant courses from the prior master’s degree and reduce the total number units from 30 to 24. This pathway leads to an additional master’s degree and eligibility for preK-12 Administration Licensure.

Additionally, current master’s degree holders who are interested in pursuing leadership roles at the district level (roles like superintendents or directors of system-wide leadership positions) might be interested in our Ed.D. in administration and supervision program.