The Master of Education (M.Ed.) (Specialization in Educational Leadership)

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) (Specialization in Educational Leadership) program offered in partnership with the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington is designed to meet the needs and interests of educational leaders and those aspiring to be leaders in the many dynamic fields associated with education. Designed on a learning-outcomes-based model, the program ensures that students graduate with the ability to apply best practice in educational leadership to meet the changing needs of education in the twenty-first century.

Leaders' work in education involves engagement in a rapidly changing world. Central to the vision of Zayed University's College of Education is the belief that faculty and students should assert moral, ethical, and professional leadership that contributes to the transformation of education to meet the needs of the United Arab Emirates. This vision aligns well with the goal of the United Arab Emirates to ensure quality education for all U.A.E. nationals.

The College of Education expects all graduate students to be passionate and caring abouth their work and to demonstrate professionalism, to understand and use the professional knowledge base appropriately; to develop cultural responsiveness; and to demonstrate global awareness.

Through a commitment to academic excellence, the Master of Education (Specialization in Educational Leadership) program seeks to develop highly competent, confident, and professional leaders in education who are prepared to assume positions of responsibility, contribute to an improved future for all students, and strengthen the modern educational system of the United Arab Emirates.

The program prepares leaders who understand:

• The role of leadership in developing effective educational environments;
• The influence of policy on education and leadership;
• The application of current, credible learning theory and approaches to assessment;
• Planning and change theory and implementation;
• The impact and strategic use of resource allocation and human resources;
• Principles and practices of community leadership, effective communication, interpersonal relationships, and public relations; and
• Design of inquiry and the use of information management.

In addition, education leaders are expected to have the skills to:

• Work collaboratively;
• Apply and assess current technologies for educational improvement;
• Examine current research and development in a range of settings, including the U.A.E., that inform best practice in educational leadership;
• Manage ongoing change and foster collaboration in the educational community;
• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values;
• Assume stewardship of the vision of the educational organization; and
• Accept responsibility for the improvement of the educational setting for all learners.

The Master of Education (Specialization in Educational Leadership) program is delivered over a period of 24 months at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi and/or Dubai.