School of Educational Leadership
The mission of the Indiana Wesleyan University School of Educational Leadership is to be the leader in providing Christ-centered education programs that address the spiritual and professional challenges of P-12 educators, leaders, and counselors by providing them with an integrated experience of character, scholarship, and leadership development. We offer dynamic programs that serve to apply this mission by drawing teachers, administrators, and other school personnel into an integrated experience of intellectual challenge, spiritual growth, and leadership development. Our programs call candidates to Christian character and academic excellence, equip them for success in their disciplines, mentor them in leadership, and prepare them for service.
Through the IWU School of Educational Leadership, we offer a variety of Adult Education Programs to help you meet your own personal and professional goals:
Associate
Bachelor's
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - Licensure
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - Non-Licensure
Master's
- Master of Science in Biology in Education
- Master of Science in Christian School Education (offered in Spanish and English language)
- Master of Science in Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction
- Master of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Science in Early Childhood Teaching
- Master of Science in Elementary Teaching
- Master of Science in English as a New Language - Licensure
- Master of Science in English as a New Language - Non-Licensure
- Master of Science in Special Education - Licensure
- Master of Science in Special Education - Non-Licensure
- Master of Science in Mathematics in Education
- Master of Science in Physics in Education
- Master of Science in Secondary Teaching
- Master of Science in School Administration - Licensure
- Master of Science in School Administration - Non-Licensure
- Master of Science in Technology/Digital Literacy in Education
Education Specialist
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in District Level Leadership
Doctorate
Graduate Certificates
- Biology Certificate
- English Certificate
- English as a New Language Certificate - Licensure
- English as a New Language Certificate - Non-Licensure
- Mathematics Certificate
- Physics Certificate
- School Administration Certificate - Licensure
- School Administration Certificate - Non-Licensure
- Special Education Certificate - Licensure
- Special Education Certificate - Non-Licensure
- Technology/Digital Literacy Graduate Certificate
- Transition to Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
- Transition to Teaching Certificate - Secondary Education
- Transition to Teaching Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Our generous transfer policy means that eligible students may be able to enter a program at IWU in advanced standing, shortening their time to completion and saving them money on their education. IWU’s partnerships with other institutions also provide pathways to bachelor’s degree completion, meaning an easier transition to IWU. Talk to one of our program representatives to learn more.
Teacher License Renewal and Professionalization
IWU offers Teacher License Renewal services to classroom teachers and for renewal and professionalization of Indiana teaching certificates. For Indiana teachers, IWU participates in Indiana's online license processing system allowing teachers to significantly reduce the amount of time associated with license renewal.
Continuing Studies for Licensed Teachers and Leaders
We also offer a variety of Professional Development courses for the ongoing professional development of P-12 teachers, including Continuing Studies and Performance Learning Systems (PLS), and even Add-On Electives.
Is God leading you to further your education? We can help you make it happen.