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Master of Educational Policy and Leadership
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 69-credit doctorate in educational policy, with global and comparative options.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop understanding of educational policy and leadership
- strengthen abilities in curriculum planning
- learning assessment
- inclusive educational practice and reflective teaching
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- educational administration
- policy analysis
- government agencies
- ministries of education
- NGOs
- World Bank
- UNESCO
Curriculum
- 69 credits plus dissertation
- full- or part-time
- with credit allowed for related master's courses. Concentrations include educational policy and global and comparative educational policy
- focused on policy adoption
- implementation and evaluation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or approved equivalent
- department requirements (GRE/GMAT
- recommendations) vary
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or approved equivalent, department requirements (GRE/GMAT, recommendations) vary
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the selected graduate program requirements and the Graduate College deadline. Complete the online graduate application. Upload academic transcripts and any department-specific admission documents. Pay the application fee where required. Arrange final official transcripts following admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,123 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Las Vegas main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,123 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,705 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5. An interview is required.