M.A. Urban Educational Leadership at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Urban Educational Leadership prepares students to work in urban contexts in and beyond the United States, engaging leadership frameworks and practices to influence policy, curriculum, pedagogy and professional development with an emphasis on educational quality and equity. It shares a core with the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: 12-hour shared core (Educational Leadership I, Educational Leadership II: Building Capacity, Community Engaged Leadership, Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction) and 18 elective hours chosen from courses such as Introduction to Comparative and International Education, Coaching for Student Learning and Human Resource Development. A concept paper replaces the comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Roles influencing educational policy and leadership, including work in or consulting with ministries, think tanks, non-governmental agencies, and boards or departments of education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission may occur in fall, spring or summer on a holistic evaluation. Applicants must meet USF admission and English proficiency requirements. Required: professional resume; 2-3 page letter of intent outlining experience and goals; three letters of professional recommendation (at least one from a current or recent direct supervisor). International students should check with USF International Services about state testing, internship and practica requirements.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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