Overview

The non-licensure Educational Leadership and Management (Principal or Assistant Principal) program offered by Fitchburg State University allows flexibility for you to complete requirements based on your needs.

Degree Overview

It is designed for professionals in education or related fields with a bachelor’s degree seeking further study in leadership for career growth and offers courses and experience that equip school administrators with the skills and competencies necessary for becoming effective educational leaders.

This program is an interdepartmental program. While this program does not result in administrative licensure endorsement, the university will provide information and assistance for any candidates wishing to pursue administrative licensure on their own.

Program Learning Outcomes

Candidates will be able to identify high quality standards based instruction and curriculum aligned to curriculum frameworks.
Candidates analyze data to determine problems of practice, develop action plans, and monitor effectiveness of programming
Candidates develop strategies for engaging families and communities in the learning process.
Candidates develop competency in navigating both state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance as it pertains to the field of education.
Candidates are able to model and create an anti-racist inclusive environment for both students and staff that promotes equity while celebrating differences.
Candidates are able to evaluate teacher quality as it relates to teacher standards designated by the state
Candidates develop the skills necessary to implement strategic change using data and research based practices.
Candidates will develop proficiency in using and evaluating educational technology.
Candidates will develop the skills necessary to perform budgetary processes, and personnel administration, in a fiscally responsible and ethical manner.
Candidates will Demonstrate understanding of organizational structures that support the effective management of human resources
Candidates will develop the knowledge and skills essential to leadership roles in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Candidates will gain an understanding of the instructional leadership model of supervision

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public School Finance, Human Resources and Personnel Administration
Instructional and Curriculum Leadership and Evaluation
Collegial Supervision in an Era of Accountability
Law, Ethics, & Policies for the Educator
Dynamics of Planned Change
Project in Educational Technology
Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for domestic students

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 397 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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
Professional resume
Three letters of recommendation
Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
No GMAT is required
An essay, no more than one page in length, in response to one of the following questions:
Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2925 USD / year

≈ 2925 USD / year
Out-of-State

2925 USD / year

≈ 2925 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2925 USD / year

≈ 2925 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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