Study Educational Leadership, MA at University of Alabama in the USA, College of Education

Educational Leadership, MA

USA

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What will I learn?

A Master of Arts degree (30 semester hours) in educational leadership leading to Alabama Class A Instructional Leader certification provides students with initial certification in Alabama for Instructional Leadership in P-12 schools. The coursework provides students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures in the field of instructional leadership. Candidates learn to work with students, families, and communities in ways that reflect the professionalism and expertise expected of educational leaders. The program content is consistent with state and national standards. A reduced-hour option to earn Class A Instructional Leader certification is available for applicants who qualify.An Overseas master's degree program in Educational Leadership is available to overseas students. The Overseas program does not lead to professional licensure or certification.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
US$17,962.00 per year
international student fee - $100 per semester
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum requirements include:

a valid Alabama Class A professional educator certificate in a teaching field or instructional support area,

a minimum of three full years of full-time, acceptable professional educational experience in a P-12 setting, which must include at least one full year of full-time P-12 classroom teaching experience,

a graduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale,

submission of a portfolio before participation in the assessment process, which will include an interview, and

submission of a writing sample in a sit-down format and a review by the program admission committee.

English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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