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Master of Educational Leadership and Administration

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, United States
2.5 years
English
Hybrid
Master

About the program

Hybrid cohort master's for PreK-12 school leaders.

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Educational Leadership and Administration. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

School administrator
instructional leader (PreK-12)

Curriculum

Cohort-based hybrid programme (online plus in-person sessions) with an optional credential
ending with an applied leadership project in the fifth semester.

Entry requirements

Academic

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or 3-year bachelor's plus 1-year postgraduate diploma
or 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's); minimum GPA 2.5 for initial review; programme-specific requirements apply

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or 3-year bachelor's plus 1-year postgraduate diploma, or 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's); programme-specific requirements apply

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Educational Leadership and Administration. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,200 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Fullerton
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Educational Leadership
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2.5 years.