Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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The NAU Online student experience

Take control of your future

As an NAU Online student, you’ll discover support, connection, and opportunity. From choosing the pace of your courses to deciding where and when you study, our online programs will complement your life.

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“I could not even fathom that NAU would offer the support and community that they do! I am so glad a Jacks Online peer mentor reached out to me. Thanks to the program, I have a whole network of support.”
– Amber Connolly, BS Communication Disorders, ‘20, NAU Online
In the 
top 3
nationally for excellence delivering virtual student services
– Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Virtual Innovation Awards
Ranked 
#1
in Arizona for lowest average student debt
– LendEDU
More than 
9,500
online graduates since 2020
– Spira – Instituitonal Research and Analysis

How NAU Online courses work

With NAU Online, you’ll earn the same respected credentials and experience the same rigorous coursework as our in-person programs, taught by the same expert faculty.

Take courses on the Canvas platform

The easy-to-use Canvas platform is mobile-friendly, allowing you to access study materials, view lectures, and participate in community discussions from anywhere. Work at your own pace within syllabus deadlines, so you can balance your education with other commitments.

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NAU Online community

At NAU Online, you’ll join a welcoming community of working professionals, recent graduates, military members, and caregivers—all united by the need for flexible, high-quality education. Here, classmates become friends, professors become mentors, and alumni become Lumberjacks for life!

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Browse programs by interest

NAU Online offers more than 100 fully online degrees and certificates. Explore your interests and find the program that’s right for you:

Support at every step

As an NAU Online student, you’ll have abundant resources tailored for your success.

From admission to graduation, you’ll have access to:

  • Success coaching for personalized academic guidance
  • 24/7 technical support to keep you connected
  • Online tutoring and library access to help you excel
  • Career services to prepare you for what’s next
  • Much more!
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