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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

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“There are real applications to everything we learn, and the professors really interact with us. Even before we graduate, we learn leadership skills we can definitely implement.”

- Al Stafford, M.Ed. ’20

 
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership prepares graduates to be transformative leaders who are able to promote a culture of change and growth in their organizations. Coursework is designed to give graduates foundational knowledge in change and improvement, diversity and social justice, understanding and engaging communities, and the multiple dimensions of leadership with the intent of graduates emerging from the program as leaders who are able to meet the current and emergent needs of their organizations. The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program offers concentrations in culturally responsive leadership, higher education administration, and leadership studies so that students may choose the option that best meets their personal goals and career trajectories.

CONCENTRATIONS/VCU BULLETIN INFO

PROGRAM BASICS

How to apply: Graduate application
Semester of entry: Fall
Application deadline: April 1*
Notes:
For entry in Fall 2023, the deadline for application is extended to May 1.  After the deadline, late applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

Please note, we suggest you identify the best concentration for your future career and connect with our Enrollment Management team and/or program coordinator if you have questions. Each application requires an individual application fee.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Note: Each concentration has specific statement of intent prompts.

FOR MORE IN-DEPTH INFO

Program Concentrations

Administration and Supervision Concentration
Culturally Responsive Leadership Concentration
Higher Education Administration Concentration
Leadership Studies Concentration

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