Educational Leadership (Concentration in Leadership Studies)
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityProgram Overview
The Educational Leadership (Concentration in Leadership Studies) at Virginia Commonwealth University is a MEd programme in Education, 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 Educational Leadership (Concentration in Leadership Studies) 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Leadership (Concentration in Leadership Studies) 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
- Understanding Diversity and Leading for Social Justice
- Schooling as a Complex System
- Cultural Inheritance of Schools
- Principals as Human Resource Agents
- Leadership for Individualized Learning
- Internal/External Relations and Communications
- The Business of Schools
- Multiple Dimensions of Leadership
- Research Methods in Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
- Personal statement submitted with the online application
- $65 application fee
- Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
- Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Feb, 2027
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
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