MA Educational Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

The MA in Educational Studies prepares students to contribute in specific areas of education through concentrations including Designing for Innovation, Educational Equity, Justice and Social Transformation, Educational Leadership and Policy, and Program Evaluation and Improvement Research. The Educational Leadership and Policy concentration is a residential, cohort-based programme preparing leaders for PK-12 leadership, policy, or both.

Faculty: Marsal Family School of Education  |  Department: Educational Studies  |  Duration: 30 credits minimum (Educational Leadership and Policy concentration)  |  Intake: Fall (August); Educational Leadership and Policy deadlines January 2 (priority and final international) and February 15 (final domestic)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Educational Leadership and Policy concentration: 30 credits with 12 core credits (Introduction to Leadership Development, Foundational Perspectives on Educational Reform, Research and Educational Practice, plus a policy course), 9 specialization credits in K-12 leadership or policy, and 9 elective credits.

Career pathways

Classroom teaching, department chair, assistant principal, central office roles, curriculum design, policy analysis, programme administration and non-profit leadership.

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