MEd Educational Leadership at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Education Policy, Research, and Leadership (EdPRL) M.Ed. is a non-licensure degree that equips students with theoretical frameworks and practical skills in data analysis, policy design and systemic inquiry, with field experience, and prepares them for terminal degrees in education, public policy or the social sciences.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Department of Educational Policy, Research & Administration (EPRA) | Duration: 30 credits; three semesters full-time (can finish in one calendar year) | Intake: Fall (submit by January 2) or spring (submit by October 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Six required courses (24 credits, including 6 credits of independent summer research) plus two electives: Introduction to Educational Statistics, Educational Research Methods I, Theories of Educational Equity, US Education Policy, Introduction to Educational Leadership, Design and Evaluation of Educational Programs. Sample electives include Survey Design Methods, Politics in Education and Organizational Theory and Education.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in government, non-profit organisations, think tanks and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree required; relevant undergraduate and/or real-world experience, demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of young people and communities, and career goals congruent with the programme. GRE not required. Materials: online application, two letters of reference, personal statement, transcript, resume/CV. Fall deadline January 2; spring deadline October 1.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (submit by January 2) or spring (submit by October 1)

Duration: 30 credits; three semesters full-time (can finish in one calendar year)

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