Overview

With an emphasis on discernment and critical reflection, the Educational Leadership and Policy program at Boston College to educate the whole person to live a life of meaning and purpose. Graduates will inform organizational cultures and processes by drawing on social-justice values and leadership strategies to boldly improve equitable opportunities for traditionally marginalized students. Trained in critical inquiry and the use of evidence, graduates approach student development from a holistic perspective, and engage the whole community to support the whole child.

What You Will Learn

Graduates from the Educational Leadership and Policy program at the Lynch School will learn to:

Practice critical self-reflection and discernment
Foster an ethical, mission-driven school or educational environment/organization
Create structures that advance organizational and professional learning
Observe, assess, and support effective teaching and instructional practices
Advance equity and agency across multiple constituencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Theory and Learning
Family and Community Engagement
Instructional Leadership
Using Data and Evidence for School Improvement
Educational Law and Public Policy
Leadership for Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Social Policy View 148 other Masters in Social Policy 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

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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee of $75
Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Résumé
Personal Statement
English proficiency
Professional experience in educational settings preferred

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27510 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27510 USD / year

≈ 27510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27510 USD / year

≈ 27510 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

What You Will Learn

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

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