Overview

Why Study Educational Leadership Here?

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program of Virginia Tech is approved by the Virginia Board of Education. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. Since 2015, the program has been a member of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), a consortium of higher education institutions committed to the advancement of educational leadership.

Career and Professional Development

Students conduct each internship on-site at a local educational institution, under the mentorship of a practicing principal or supervisor. To pass these internships, students must demonstrate competency in a range of standards-based skills.

Students select their primary and secondary internship sites, as well as their mentors, in the first semester of the program. They complete their internships year-round in short blocks during planning periods, after school, before school, or during the summer – whenever they have a break from regularly-assigned work duties. Most students complete their primary internship at the school at which they’re currently employed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Personnel Administration and Instructional Supervision

School Law

Public School Finance

Administration of Special-Needs Programs

Contemporary Issues in Special Education

Administrative Issues in Special Education Programs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

At least a 3.2 GPA on one’s most recent two years of university coursework

Some K-12 teaching experience, with at least three years of experience preferred

Official Transcripts

GRE is not required for Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Three letters of recommendation

A sample of your best written work. We prefer academic writing samples, but if you have none available, we can accept a work-related sample of writing

Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae

Interview with members of the Educational Leadership program faculty

International students might be required to submit TOEFL scores, immigration documents, and other additional materials with their application

Work experience

Proof of some K-12 teaching experience, with at least three years of experience preferred

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32622 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32622 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16232 USD / year

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Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 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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Overview

Why Study Educational Leadership Here?

Career and Professional Development

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Blacksburg

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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