Overview

This program is perfect for educators who have a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential and want to earn a master’s to advance within the education field, specifically in administration.

The program at Vanguard University will foster personal growth in areas such as decision-making, ethical leadership, and critical thinking, enhancing your overall effectiveness as an educator.

What Can I Do with an MA in Education - Educational Leadership?

Careers in educational leadership are perfect for educators who enjoy collaborating with different types of people, creating innovative solutions, and making tough decisions about educational policies. For teachers with classroom experience, a leadership-focused MA in Education is the perfect stepping stone for careers in educational administration.

This degree does not include an embedded preliminary California administrative service credential, but candidates will learn content that will help them prepare for the California Administrative Services examination.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Models of Teaching

Theories of Learning and Teaching

Spiritual Formation for Teachers

Curriculum Leadership and Collaboration

Teacher Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the standard deadline are considered on a space available basis.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Costa Mesa, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 626 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Required:

Online application for admission
Official transcripts
Three (3) references
Personal Statement
Verification of meeting the Basic Skills Requirements (via the CBEST, qualifying SAT or ACT scores, AP scores, or qualifying undergraduate coursework).
Subject Matter Competency
Affidavit of Financial Support
Copy of Valid Passport

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year
Out-of-State

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year

Living costs

Costa Mesa

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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