Master of Education (MEd)
The College of Idaho’s Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership degree is a hybrid, district-embedded program that empowers already-certified teachers to lead with confidence and equips them with skills to pursue a career as a principal.
Admission Requirements
The Master of Education in Education Leadership degree is a district-embedded program, and therefore to qualify for admission, applicants must be recommended by their school district to enroll in this program. Additionally, applicants must complete the Master of Education Application, which includes:
- Requirements to upload the following:
- Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended;
- A 500- to 1,000-word personal statement focused on the reason for pursuing this graduate degree and how it will advance the applicant’s future goals; and
- Evidence of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Application Deadline
The College of Idaho’s Master of Education (MEd) program begins in the summer term and its application deadline is May 15, 2025.
Year 1
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Term Dates
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| Summer 2025 |
06/02/25-07/25/25 |
| Fall 2025 |
08/27/25-12/11/25 |
| Spring 2026 |
02/03/26-05/15/26 |
Year 2
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Term Dates
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| Summer 2026 |
05/26/26-07/24/26 |
| Fall 2026 |
08/26/26-12/10/26 |
Selection of Applicants
Applicants for the next start date are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the Graduate Admission Committee. The committee reserves the right to accept, reject, or defer an application. Applicants receiving a letter of acceptance are granted a specific time period to notify the program of their intention to enroll.
Graduation Requirements
To earn an MEd degree at The College of Idaho, a candidate must complete all prescribed courses and pass all courses with a grade of B or better.
Grading
The MEd program adheres to the College grading scale. Students who wish to file an academic appeal concerning a course grade should review the Grade Change Policy.