Overview

Educational Leadership for Social Justice program’s goals are to provide practical and theoretical experiences and knowledge by focusing on Eight Leadership Tenets that examine the beliefs and values that impact learning; culturally sustaining practices to promote inclusive and equitable instruction for all; and supporting students in developing a portfolio of evidence reflecting skills and practices in leadership.

Why Apply to University of Massachusetts Boston’s Educational Administration MEd/CAGS Program?

All students in the program enroll in core courses providing a comprehensive view of educational leadership and in a practicum/internship involving supervised work in the field. Within this common framework, students specialize through their practicum/internship experiences in preparing for leadership roles in schools and community organizations. The core classes include topics such as leadership, organizations and change, curriculum, personnel, school law, budgeting, multicultural perspectives in education, and how to use data for school improvement – all within a social justice framework.

The program uses a cohort model and accepts students once a year, in the spring, to begin their studies in September. Thirty-six graduate credits are required to complete this program.

Candidates take three courses each semester for two years, in addition to two courses in the intervening summer. Courses are offered in the late afternoon and evening to accommodate the educational practitioner. A typical semester schedule might include two content courses and one practicum/internship course. Summer courses are usually held for three weeks at the end of July and the beginning of August.

Careers

Examples of positions our graduates have held or currently hold:

Assistant Principal/Principal
Director of Instruction
Principal Leader
Program Director
Director of Special Education
Curriculum Coordinator
Assistant Dean of Students
Senior Director of Teacher Development Initiatives
Coordinator of Access and Equity in the Office of Charter Schools and School Redesign
Preschool Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Analysis & Change
Personnel, Administration, Supervision, and Evaluation
Curriculum Theories and Trends in Education for Social Justice
Social Justice and Anti-Racist Education Leadership
Seminar in Supervision
Culturally Responsive & Anti-Racist Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

At the time of enrollment, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent.
An undergraduate grade point average at the time of graduation of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) or discipline specific GPA calculation, as evidenced by an official transcript.
Two letters of recommendation.
A résumé that documents two or more years of work experience as an educator or in the field of education.
Statement of purpose. The statement of purpose is your opportunity to show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study in this program, as well as your specific interests and goals.
Submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores (optional).

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Tuition Fee

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International

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

14886 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7443 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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