Master of Arts Educational Leadership

Program Description

Program objectives for the concentrations have been designed to develop exemplary administrative leaders and to foster their continuing growth and effectiveness. Specifically, students in the School Leadership (PreK-12) concentration develop competencies related to effective leadership, educational management practices, and staff development at the school level. This concentration leads to The State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.

The Higher Education Leadership (ENLACE) concentration provides knowledge and skills related to the history and development of colleges, universities, and community colleges, and to effective administrative practices at that level. It stresses an understanding of administrative and supervisory skills for the development and support of instructional systems at the collegiate level. 

Admission Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 2.75 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) from most recent degree.
  • Completion of two years of PK- Age 21 teaching (i.e., early childhood, elementary, secondary, special K-21, or special preschool-age 21 certificates) OR in a school support personnel area (i.e., school counselor, school psychologist, a speech-language pathologist (non-teaching), school nurse, school social worker, school marriage and family counselor) for admission to the program and completion of four years of experience to be eligible for graduation and the Principal Endorsement upon completion of the program.
  • Two NEIU Disposition Assessments (completed by supervisors).
  • Successful completion of a written exam provided by the department.
  • Completion of a successful teaching or school support personnel portfolio.
  • In-person interview.

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

Remarks:

  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $39,733
  • Total 36 Credits program(Yearly tuition fee is given)
  • Official transcripts and scores required

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City Chicago
  • State Illinois
  • Course Duration 2 Year
  • Application fee 30 USD
  • Tuition fees yearly 19,273 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 20,460 USD
  • Starting dates Fall & Spring
  • IELTS (Total) 6.5
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