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Independent School Leadership

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Tuition USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 15 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Nashville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Independent School Leadership at Vanderbilt University is a MEd programme in Humanities over 15 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 Independent 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

  1. Duration: 15 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Nashville, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Independent School Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Leadership in Independent Schools
  2. Governance, Boards and Organizational Dynamics
  3. School Finance, Institutional Advancement and Fundraising
  4. Enrollment Management, Admissions and Financial Aid
  5. Marketing, Public Relations and Constituent Development
  6. The Instructional Program: Curricular Design & Evaluation
  7. Teachers and Teaching in Independent Schools
  8. Leading with Data: Decision Analyses
  9. Introduction to Action Research / Field Work
  10. Action Research / Fieldwork
  11. Action Research Project Presentations
  12. American Educational History and Philosophy
  13. International Issues in Education
  14. K-12 School Law
  15. The Intersection of K-12 and Higher Education
  16. Group Dynamics and Learning Organizations
  17. Strategic Planning and School Accreditation
  18. Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  19. The Extra-Curricular Program: Athletics, Arts and Travel
  20. Cultural, Religious, Gender and Orientation Issues
  21. Cognitive Science, Diverse Learners & Learning Environments

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The following requirements\napply to applications for most programs in the Graduate School. For\nprogram-specific questions or additional requirements, please directly contact\nyour program of interest.

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  • Statement\nof purpose
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  • Letters\nof recommendation
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Once all sections are\ncomplete, you should submit your application from the Review page by clicking\n"Submit Application." Please complete all required fields in the\nonline application form. The Review page will indicate any sections with\nmissing information.

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Please provide all materials\nrequested in the application form. For any additional materials, you can upload\nthose on your Application Status Page, which you will see AFTER you submit the\napplication.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,708 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt University

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Nashville, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-07-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 15 months
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