Overview
Arcadia University’s Educational Leadership is an ideal course of study for those looking to become system-level leaders as well as those currently in leadership roles who wish to advance their professional knowledge.
Key facts:
The Educational Leadership program prepares graduates for:
- Leadership positions in public and private/independent schools
- Teaching and executive positions at public and private/independent schools
- Leadership positions at educational profit and non-profit organizations
- Leadership positions at community-based organizations that work with public and private educational institutions
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- School Law
- Managing School Organizations and Change
- Supervision of Teaching and Learning
- Instructional Leadership
- School Finance
- Program Evaluation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Students are encouraged to apply to the program as soon as possible. For students pursuing the 1-year option, the program begins in Summer (May).
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Management Studies Educational Leadership View 1766 other Masters in Management Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A graduate application, including personal statements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Students holding a B.A. or B.S. degree in Education who are seeking an initial teaching certification (Instructional I) must submit passing scores from a provider of one of the approved basic skills assessment tests: PAPA, CORE, SAT or ACT.
- One official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended.
- Two letters of recommendation. The letters must be of a professional, not personal nature.
- Applicants for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Programs must submit current clearances for Child Abuse, Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprinting.
- International applicants should visit www.arcadia.edu/international for detailed information on admission requirements and application procedures.
- In addition to the general admission requirements, students must have a portfolio review.
Tuition Fee
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International
23400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
23400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Glenside
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.