Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Educational Leadership in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
|
Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program offered by Western Michigan University's Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology follows a competency-based approach. Through engaging learning experiences, participants gain practical skills to address contemporary issues in educational settings. This program empowers aspiring leaders to navigate complex organizational challenges in our increasingly diverse educational landscape, enhancing both their career prospects and professional readiness.
Course schedules accommodate working professionals and graduate assistants, with flexible options including evening classes, weekend sessions, and online learning formats. Interested applicants should review the specialized focus areas available, as each concentration features unique curriculum components, prerequisites, and faculty advisors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Within this online application system applicants must include the following
Resume or curriculum vita A resume or curriculum vita is required and must be submitted within the online application
Written statement Please prepare a statement which covers the following information and attach it within the online application
In three 3 typed doublespaced pages or less address the following four areas please note that these responses are also viewed as a writing sample
Summarize your prior professional experiences to date if you are NOT currently employed within a school district explain how you will have access to such a setting for various assignments and to a mentor for your required principal internship
Explain why you are applying for this specific program concentration
Describe what type of position you hope to hold upon graduation if admitted to the program and
Describe any challenges you anticipate if admitted to the program and how you plan to address them
Education history information and transcripts
Applicants must submit an official transcript from the institution from which you received your Bachelor degree as well as a transcript from institutions where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken completed Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken completed at Western Michigan University
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.
Resume or curriculum vita A resume or curriculum vita is required and must be submitted within the online application
Written statement Please prepare a statement which covers the following information and attach it within the online application
In three 3 typed doublespaced pages or less address the following four areas please note that these responses are also viewed as a writing sample
Summarize your prior professional experiences to date if you are NOT currently employed within a school district explain how you will have access to such a setting for various assignments and to a mentor for your required principal internship
Explain why you are applying for this specific program concentration
Describe what type of position you hope to hold upon graduation if admitted to the program and
Describe any challenges you anticipate if admitted to the program and how you plan to address them
Education history information and transcripts
Applicants must submit an official transcript from the institution from which you received your Bachelor degree as well as a transcript from institutions where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken completed Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken completed at Western Michigan University
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.
Tuition
USD
14,570