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Tuition USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 48 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Montclair, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Educational Leadership at Montclair State University is a MA programme in Education over 48 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 Educational 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

  1. Duration: 48 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Montclair, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Educational Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Testing and Evaluation
  2. Leadership Skills in Communication
  3. Fieldwork in District Level Leadership
  4. Ethical Leadership and Decision Making
  5. Accounting, Auditing, and Reporting for School Systems
  6. Staff Personnel Administration and Supervision
  7. Collective Bargaining, Impasse and Grievance Resolution
  8. Selected Topics in Administration and Supervision
  9. Special Education for Students with Disabilities

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

All applicants who wish to be eligible for certification as a school leader in the state of New Jersey must possess a Standard New Jersey Teaching or Educational Services Certificate or an out-of-state (ie. NY, PA) Standard Teaching Certificate or Educational Services Certificate and a minimum of 3 years teaching or Educational Service experience. On a case-by-case basis, students who do not meet those requirements may apply for "DEGREE ONLY" and will NOT be automatically eligible for NJ certification as principal or supervisor.Graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership seeking to be supervisors, principals, directors, and school superintendents will participate in courses and field experiences:
  • To help develop and/or support a personal philosophy of education and social consciousness consistent with related theories of learning and human development.
  • To develop characteristics required for effective leadership in education.
  • To analyze educational organizations and plan programs and strategies for increasing organizational effectiveness.
  • To develop techniques to facilitate interpersonal and group problem-solving and decision-making.
  • To develop skills in managing change and conflict in educational endeavors.
  • To interpret research findings and design and implement research techniques for their organizational needs.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Montclair State University 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 Montclair State University

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Montclair State University

Montclair, United States

Montclair State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months