The Educational Leadership Programs at Western Carolina University offer a Masters in School Administration (MSA), Principal Fellows Program (PF), a Post-Master’s certificate (PMC), and a doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD). All of our programs are designed for working professionals who want to obtain licensure and increase their leadership capacity with an eye toward justice and equity. Visit msa.wcu.edu or edd.wcu.edu for more information. The MSA is designed for full-time educators to earn their NC principal license. Starting in Fall 2025 our program will be fully online. Similarly, WCU is a part of the Principal Fellows Program, a competitive, merit-based scholarship loan program funded by the North Carolina General Assembly. Those who already have a Masters degree may complete the Post-Masters Certificate to earn principal licensure. The EdD is a three-year program where students meet once a month at our instructional site in Asheville, NC. Additional coursework is completed online. Students can also earn a superintendent license in the program.