Overview

The Educational Leadership degree offered at James Madison University is designed to prepare candidates to assume leadership positions in both schools and district offices.

Key Features

The organizing theme for the program is the school/district administrator's central role as the interpreter, facilitator and initiator of educational change leading to effective schools for all children.

The program focuses upon the principal within the context of the school community of students, parents, teachers, support staff, administration and the district supervisor within the community of schools. It recognizes the constant state of mutual influence, which exists among schools and the organizations and culture of broader society.

The educational leader must understand and interpret changes within this context that affect the mission and operation of schools. For example, as an interpreter of change, the administrator must be able to discern the meaning of modifications in financial support, school law, governmental policy and educational research, and communicate these changes to the staff and community.

In the role of facilitator, the administrator must be able to effectively implement programs mandated by the school board, as well as nurture and support positive changes suggested by students, staff or parents. Finally, as the initiator of change, the administrator must provide leadership for the process of continuous school improvement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology for Administrators

Leadership Fundamentals and School-Community Relations

School Law

The Principalship

Supervision and Development of Personnel

School Finance and Business Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes.

Resume

Personal statement - regarding your professional goals and how your new degree or additional credential will assist you in meeting these goals

Two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a school administrator

Collegiate Professional License required

Applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better, hold or have held a valid teaching license or provide documentation of professional employment in the field, and have three years of full-time teaching (or equivalent) experience in a school setting.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21681 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21681 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9454 USD / year

≈ 9454 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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