Program Overview
The Education-Educational Leadership Specialization at California State University Channel Islands is a MA programme in Education over 24 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 education. 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 Education-Educational Leadership Specialization 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 27,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education-Educational Leadership Specialization programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations Of Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessmen
- Assessment and Accountability Leadership
- Law and School Management
- School Finance and Principles of Applied Leadership
- Understanding and Influencing Organizations in Diverse Communities
- Human Resource Management in Education Settings
- Building Collaborative, Inclusive Learning Communities
- Professional Development/Fieldwork I
- Professional Development/Fieldwork II
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).
- Application - Apply to both the University Admissions office and the School of Education.
- One set of Official Transcripts\xc2\xa0
- Experience - Documentation of experience working in higher education.
- Two Letters of Recommendation\xc2\xa0
- Interview - Interview with School of Education Admissions Committee.
- Writing Sample - A written statement of purpose (500- 600 word essay) describing why the candidate desires to work in higher education.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Channel Islands directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Channel Islands
California State University Channel Islands
United States
California State University Channel Islands is a public university in Ventura County, California. Located near the city of Camarillo, it opened in 2002 as the 23rd campus in the California State...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months