Overview

Using a systems approach to understanding leadership, the curriculum combines rigorous and relevant coursework with real-world experiential learning.

The Educational Policy and Leadership programme offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas , is designed to develop educational leaders who understand the urban environment and the community in which schools exist. programme participants receive a firm foundation of knowledge and skills in order to meet the demands and expectations of school administrators - all within a systems approach for transforming schools within an urban community.

The Educational Policy & Leadership programme is grounded in the belief that PK-12 educational leaders must work alongside other community institutions, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and business and industry, for the well-being of our community's students and families. Twenty-first century urban education leaders must understand the full array of challenges and the interactive and systemic nature of the institutions and organizations they serve.

The Educational Policy & Leadership programme meets the requirements for Nevada School Administrator Endorsement and the Nevada programme Administrator Endorsement.

Learning Objectives

Creating and Sustaining a Focus on Learning

Planning for school improvement

Monitoring student performance

Providing opportunities for teacher reflection

Short and long term planning to facilitate student achievement

Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Setting expectations for teacher and student performance

Developing teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development

Gathering and analyzing data relative to student learning

Considering diversity of learners, e.g. ethnicity, abilities, and socioeconomic status

Creating and Sustaining Productive Relationships

Creating environment that respects all stakeholders

Establishing opportunities for discourse among stakeholders for decision making

Creating communication processes for partnering with teachers and students

Creating and Sustaining Structures to Support an Effective School

Aligning curriculum, instruction, and standards

Allocating resources and developing structures to support school goals for student learning

Managing Human Capital

Collecting data related to teacher performance

Using teacher performance data to support effective instruction

Developing leadership capacity among teachers

Self-Reflection and Professional Growth

Using feedback from various sources to improve leadership practices

Seeking opportunities for continuous growth in leadership

Professional Obligations

Modeling and advocating fair and equitable treatment of all students and their families

Modeling integrity and honesty while respecting confidentiality

Family and Community Engagement

Involving parents, families, and community in policy implementation and programme planning

Involving parents, families, and community in school improvement efforts

Connecting students and families to other social service and community agencies as needed

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systematic Development and Instructional Supervision

Educational Law & Policy: Student Issues

Human and Fiscal Resource Management

Law for Exceptional Students

Education Law and Public Policy: Teacher/Staff Evaluation

Financial Entrepreneurship & Educational Innovation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Social Policy View 148 other Masters in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two letters of recommendation (one must be from current principal or district supervisor).

A resume indicating educational and professional experience.

Leadership statement.

Summary of leadership experiences.

Statement of support from applicant's current principal or district supervisor.

A valid elementary, middle school/junior high, or secondary or special teaching license.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

8416 USD / year

≈ 8416 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 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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Learning Objectives

Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Creating and Sustaining Productive Relationships

Creating and Sustaining Structures to Support an Effective School

Managing Human Capital

Self-Reflection and Professional Growth

Professional Obligations

Family and Community Engagement

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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