Program Overview
The Accelerated School Leadership at Southern Methodist University is a MEd programme in Humanities over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Accelerated School Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Dallas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accelerated School Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leading with Values
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Leadership
- Academic Leadership: Math & Science
- Academic Leadership: Special Populations
- Personal & Professional Development
- Academic Leadership: Arts, PE, Career & Technology Education
- Leadership Development Coaching
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants not meeting this requirement must provide GRE scores (see below), as well as other qualifications, such as long-term experience or expertise in a related specialized field as justification for consideration for admission;
- For applicants with a GPA below 3.0: Scores from the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), taken within the last five years. To ensure that we receive your GRE scores, please use the institution code 7464 for the ACSSEHD.
- For the GRE taken prior to August 1, 2011: Preferred scores are 500 or higher for Quantitative Reasoning, 500 or higher for Verbal Reasoning, and 4.5 or higher for Analytical Writing.
- For the GRE taken after August 1, 2011: Preferred scores are 144 or higher for Quantitative Reasoning, 153 or higher for Verbal Reasoning, and 4.5 or higher for Analytical Writing.
- Note: GRE Scores will be accepted after the application deadline date as long as the test is taken before the deadline. All applicants are required to submit GRE Scores. Applicants whose scores fall below the preferred scores may also provide other qualifications, as described above;
- Copy of valid Texas teacher certification, and a copy of your service record
- Two years teaching experience in an accredited public, private or charter school;
- Applicants from countries where the predominant language is not English are required to supply scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service. The minimum score for admission is an 83 on the internet based test;
- Recommendations and evidence of a high degree of support from the school of employment, including a commitment on the part of the applicant\'s principal (or an equivalent supervisor) to serve as a mentor for internship activities;
- Evidence of leadership capacity and demonstration of leadership role in the applicant\'s school.
- The application includes required essays, 3 recommendations, and may include an interview component at the discretion of the Admissions Committee
- The Department of Education Policy and Leadership has an online application. The application fee is $35.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2004-02-18
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States
Southern Methodist University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-05-01
- Language English
- Duration 14 months