Master's of Arts (M.A.) with Leadership Focus
Program Description
This program is designed as a traditional masters program with an emphasis on leadership and research in public and private K-12 schools and in higher education, as well as in other educational organizations and agencies. After completing the core courses in educational leadership, students in this program will select research and elective courses that support the development of a thesis.
Required Coursework
Thirty three credits are required for this program, 18 credits are required courses, 9 credits are elective courses and 6 credits are for the thesis. The following courses are required:
EDPL 200 – Theory and Practice of Educational
Leadership
EDPL 202 – Politics and Community Relations
in Educational Organizations
EDPL 205 – American Law and the Educational
Organization
EDPL 249 – History of Education in the United
States
EDPL 220 -- Introduction to Educational Inquiry
An Additional research course (selected with consent
of advisor)
EDPL 299 - Master's Thesis (6 credits)
Admission
All applications for admission to the master's programs in educational policy and leadership must originate with the Graduate School. New students can enter the program any semester of each year or during the summer term. All applicants must have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and some teaching experience.
Individuals interested in applying to the program should apply online at www.marquette.edu/grad/future/apply.shtml
Apply as a Master of Arts (MA) student with a specialization in Educational Leadership (EDLE).
Materials to be submitted for application:
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Graduate School Application Form and application fee
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Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions except Marquette
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Test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test
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Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who can address the applicant's academic and professional potential
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A statement of purpose
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Interview (optional but recommended)
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a complete, self-assembled application packet of all application materials, other than test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.). For more information, visit http://www.grad.mu.edu/future/req4.shtml
Departmental faculty review applicant files on a rolling basis. Application deadlines are:
April 15 (for summer admission)
July 15 (for fall admission)November 15 (for spring admission)
Applicants should make sure that their files are complete by these dates. Applicant files are reviewed comprehensively, emphasizing all aspects of applicants' backgrounds. Academic transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, statements of purpose and professional background receive particular attention in the review process. If necessary, the department faculty may request an interview before making a final decision.
