Overview

As a student pursuing a Master of School Administration - Educational Leadership at North Carolina State University, you will develop the professional expertise required for entry or advancement in K-12 leadership.

Key facts

In addition, students will benefit from several distinct program characteristics:

Diverse students and faculty representing a variety of backgrounds, experiences and research interests
A commitment to social justice advocacy in education and society
Access to distance education for those not located in Raleigh (depending on demand)

The MSA program requires completion of eight, 3-hour courses (24 credit hours), plus 18 credit hours of internship for a total of 42 credit hours. Courses are offered in person, once per week, in the afternoon or evening to accommodate full-time professionals who are students in the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teacher Empowerment & Leadership
School Law
Organizational Mgt. I: Human Resources
Community & Interagency Partnerships
Leadership in Professional Learning Communities
Leading & Transforming School Culture
Contexts & Challenges of School Improvement
Internship in Educational Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four years of successful teaching experience (fourth year can be during the first year in MSA program)
Continuing NC Teaching License
Current employment in a K-12 environment
Undergraduate degree
Three letters of reference
Resume
Purpose or Biographical Statement
Teaching Philosophical Statement or Educational Platform
For non-native English speakers, Test of English as a Second Language

Work experience

Teaching experience in K-12 public or private school (3 years preferred)

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

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Out-of-State

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12735 USD / year

≈ 12735 USD / year

Additional Details

Online fees:

National $568.33/ credit
International $1,751.56/ credit

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 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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Credits

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Additional Details

Living costs

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