Back to search
MasterRecommended

Master of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in TK-12 Educational Leadership

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

Report this program

What’s wrong with Master of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in TK-12 Educational Leadership? Choose all that apply.

California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

A 30-unit master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (TK-12 Educational Leadership) offered through the Graduate and Professional Studies in Education at Sacramento State.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in TK-12 Educational Leadership. Apply skills related to Coursework includes Diversity and Equity in Educational Leadership
  • Foundations of Educational Leadership
  • Organizational Systems and Human Resources. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Education Coordinator
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Learning Support Specialist
  • Education Research Assistant

Curriculum

  • 30-unit master's programme offered through the Graduate and Professional Studies in Education. Coursework includes Diversity and Equity in Educational Leadership
  • Foundations of Educational Leadership
  • Organizational Systems and Human Resources
  • Instructional Leadership and Field Study in Educational Leadership. Requirements mention a thesis
  • a culminating project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
  • 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
  • ECE or ACEI evaluation
  • Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 65

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in TK-12 Educational Leadership admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,577 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentGraduate and Professional Studies in Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in TK-12 Educational Leadership. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.