Overview

Students in the Educational Leadership program of the Northeastern Illinois University may select one of two concentrations:

Higher Education Leadership

School Leadership (PreK-12)

Program objectives for the concentrations have been designed to develop exemplary administrative leaders and to foster their continuing growth and effectiveness.

Specifically, students in the School Leadership (PreK-12) concentration develop competencies related to effective leadership, educational management practices, and staff development at the school level. This concentration leads to The State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.

The Higher Education Leadership (ENLACE) concentration provides knowledge and skills related to the history and development of colleges, universities, and community colleges, and to effective administrative practices at that level.

It stresses an understanding of administrative and supervisory skills for the development and support of instructional systems at the collegiate level.

Career Options

The Higher Education Leadership concentration prepares students for careers in higher education areas such as:

College Admissions and Recruitment

College Multicultural Centers

College Residential Life

Student Affairs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evaluation Of Certified & Support Staff

Educational Leadership And Organizational Studies

Research Design & Analysis Of Educational Data

Human Resources Administration In Education

Instructional Leadership

The Principalship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum 2.75 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) from most recent degree.

Completion of two years of PK- Age 21 teaching (i.e., early childhood, elementary, secondary, special K-21, or special preschool-age 21 certificates) OR in a school support personnel area (i.e., school counselor, school psychologist, a speech-language pathologist (non-teaching), school nurse, school social worker, school marriage and family counselor) for admission to the program and completion of four years of experience to be eligible for graduation and the Principal Endorsement upon completion of the program.

Two letters of recommendation (completed by supervisors).

Two NEIU Disposition Assessments (completed by supervisors).

Successful completion of a written exam provided by the department.

Completion of a successful teaching or school support personnel portfolio.

In-person interview.

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

17186 USD / year

≈ 17186 USD / year
Out-of-State

17186 USD / year

≈ 17186 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8593 USD / year

≈ 8593 USD / year

Additional Details

Educational Leadership Tuition Differential: $549.16 (per credit hour equivalent).

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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