Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

Department of Educational Studies & Leadership

Elementary & Secondary School Administration (M.Ed.)

Off-Campus Option

This program is also offered at our satellite campus, the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Learn more about this off-campus option.

The Master of Education in School Administration is designed is designed to prepare school personnel for positions as teacher leaders, building level assistant principals, building level principals, and/or instructional supervisors. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and meets the Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements. The program leads to full certification as educational leaders in grades K-12. Emphasis is placed on the role of educational leaders with regard to leadership, organization, communication, change, and sustenance of existing systems as they pertain to human, technical, and managerial skills. The program provides scientific approaches in identifying and solving problems educational leaders and supervisors face in the everyday educational setting. Skills and experiences necessary to assume leadership roles in administration and supervision are provided in the program.

NELP (National Educational Leadership Preparation-Building Level) and PSEL (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders) and ISTE (International Standards for Technology Education Leaders) drive the Master of Education in School Administration 41 credit Degree Program’s goals, objectives, and mission.

Off-site degree option: Universities at Shady Grove

Contact

Dr. Ann Hilliard, Program Director
ahilliard@bowiestate.edu