Education, Educational Leadership: Postsecondary Education Specialization Concentration, M.A.

(Major Code: 08271) (SIMS Code: 331911)

The Master of Arts degree in education with a concentration in educational leadership and a specialization in postsecondary education is intended for students pursuing leadership positions in postsecondary education, foreign school administrators, administrators of educational programs in private industry, civil service, or the nonprofit sector, administrators of technical and vocational programs or school-to-work programs, or those who have other administrative objectives in educational community and government fields.

To apply for admission into the postsecondary education specialization, a student must complete an application for admission to both the university and the postsecondary education specialization program. All applications should include at least two letters of recommendation. Upon admission to the university and the department, all students will discuss the degree curriculum with the graduate adviser during the first semester in the program. Only students who show reasonable promise of success in postsecondary leadership positions will be admitted to this program. In order to continue in the program, the student must demonstrate ongoing academic, professional and personal growth.