Overview

Become a trusted leader with the skills and knowledge to effect change at local, state, and federal levels with your online Education Policy and Leadership (Online) degree at American University Washington DC.

As an MEd student, you’ll learn how to evaluate, create, and research in education and implement effective educational policy that facilitates exceptional learning experiences for all learners.

With an emphasis on educational policy, leadership, law, economics, equity, and research in education, the MEd degree prepares you with the tools to transform systems for a brighter and more equitable future.

Careers

Students who complete the online Master of Education policy track are prepared to work in a wide variety of settings, including school district central offices, state education organizations, education nonprofits, and the US Department of Education.

Alumni of this program have worked in the DC Public Schools central office, New America, KIPP public charter schools, TNTP (formerly known as The New Teacher Project), DC Board of Education, E.L. Haynes Public Charter School, RAND Corporation, and the US Department of Education. Our MEd degree graduates are also well positioned to pursue PhDs in education policy and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Leadership and Organizational Change

Education and Public Policy

Overview of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Strategies

Education Program and Policy Implementation

Quantitative Research in Education

Economic Inquiry in Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-27 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Educational Leadership View 107 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Official Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Resumé

Prior teaching experience is not required but is strongly recommended.

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International Students: International applicants are eligible to apply, provided they have successfully completed the equivalent of a US Bachelor’s degree, have the appropriate diplomas and/or satisfactory results on transcripts.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31200 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

31200 USD / year

≈ 31200 USD / year

Funding

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