Overview

California State University, Dominguez Hills's School Leadership MA program is designed to prepare educators for leadership roles as principals, administrators, or instructional leaders in schools and educational organizations. Through this program, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to lead and transform educational institutions.

Key Features

Comprehensive coursework covering educational leadership theories, organizational management, instructional leadership, school finance, and educational policy
Practical applications through internships, field experiences, and action research projects
Emphasis on culturally responsive leadership, equity, and social justice in education
Collaboration with experienced practitioners and educational leaders
Preparation for administrative licensure or certification

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership in Educational Organizations
School Finance and Resource Management
Instructional Leadership and Supervision
Educational Policy and Advocacy
School Law and Ethics
Capstone Project or Internship in School Leadership
Elective courses based on chosen specialization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carson, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 626 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
Valid teaching credential or relevant professional experience in education
Completed application form
Personal statement or essay expressing interest in school leadership and motivation for pursuing a master's degree
Letters of recommendation
Relevant work experience in education or related fields
English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

8375 USD / year

≈ 8375 USD / year
Out-of-State

8375 USD / year

≈ 8375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

Nonresident tuition (in addition to basic tuition and other systemwide fees charged all students) for all CSUs: $420 Charge Per Unit - Per Semester

Living costs

Carson

United States

1100 - 1600 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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