Overview

From the beginning of their coursework, through the completion of their final field experience, the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to become administrators in K-12 public schools in the state of California.

The MA in Educational Leadership program from Northeastern University will integrate California Administrator Performance Expectations competencies into the program in two field experience seminars, where students can practice their leadership while demonstrating mastery of CAPE standards.

The program meets the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC), a required credential for administrative roles in all K-12 public schools in California.

Program benefits

In-person, academically rigorous program
Most classes meet once weekly, per semester, in the evenings to accommodate full-time work schedules
Join a network of 21 Bay Area school districts
Meet standards for the PASC while attaining mastery of the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPE) competencies
Achieve readiness to submit the CalAPA exam assessment to outside reviewers during the final two semesters of the program

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Law and Public Policy
Instructional Leadership
Field Experience 1: Educational Leadership
Field Experience 2: Educational Leadership
Working with Families and the Community
Human Resource Management in Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 626 other Masters in Educational Leadership 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Application fee
Letters of recommendation (2-3)
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Personal statement
Resumé
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo exam scores for applicants whose native language is not English
Program Prerequisites and Application Requirements
For those pursuing the PASC:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Passed all portions of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
At least five years of full-time teaching experience as a credentialed teacher with the credential issued by California or issued by another state or with a designated subjects services credential (e.g., counseling, librarianship, school health, etc.)
Students in their fourth year of teaching can apply

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23820 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23820 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

23820 USD / year

≈ 23820 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 USD / month

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

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Tuition Fees

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