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 2025-08-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-24 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Social Policy View 153 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

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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130

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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

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

26460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1764 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

26460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1764 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

26460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1764 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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