Overview

The Educational Leadership concentration provides for a carefully planned set of experiences designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for elementary and secondary administrative leadership positions.

Features

Courses in the Educational Leadership program at the University of Illinois Springfield are appropriate for classroom teachers, State Board of Education personnel, central administrative staff, and school board members.

The curriculum provides an opportunity to obtain the M.A. in Educational Leadership, as well as an option to fulfill state requirements for the principal endorsement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research Methods
Educational Leadership
Organizational Dynamics
Addressing Quality Improvement in Educational Settings
Curriculum
School Improvement
Assessment for Learning
School Finance
Organizational Dynamics
The Principalship
School Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Complete the Online Admissions Application
Personal Statement – This is an applicant’s chance to tell us about themselves. Describe interests and accomplishments which are not indicated elsewhere on the application.
Academic Statement – Tell us more about professional aspiration, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to the choice of a specific academic program at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26062 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26062 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12978 USD / year

≈ 12978 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 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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