Masters in Leadership Studies*
This program aims to prepare transformational school leaders through new understandings of 21st century leadership models and frameworks that support diverse, inclusive, equitable, safe, and caring learning environments to promote positive school culture. The program encourages academic and personal excellence through rigorous learning experiences in the areas of strategic leadership, ethical and reflective leadership, community leadership, and instructional leadership. Emerging leaders will be culturally competent to translate authentic research on school leadership into quality practice to serve in high need schools. This program adheres to the CAEP and NELP standards.
Minimum Admission Requirements
GPA: 2.0 minimum
Standardized testing requirement: Not Applicable
English Proficiency Testing: English proficiency testing is required for 1. people whose undergraduate education was not in the US and 2. people from non-English speaking countries, and 3. non-English speakers generally. However, if a student did their undergraduate education in the U.S., then they do not need to submit a TOEFL.
Level of education attainment required: Bachelor's degree
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Personal statement explaining specifically why the applicant wants to be admitted to the program and indicating how their career goals align with the program (minimum 1000 words)
Additional Admission Requirements
Personal Statement: Yes
# of Letters of Recommendations: 2
Transcripts: Yes (all higher education institutions attended)
Interview: Not Applicable
Portfolio/Work Samples: Not Applicable
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