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Master of Educational Leadership

Marquette University

  • Milwaukee, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Marquette University campus

About the program

The online M.Ed. In Educational Leadership prepares licensed educators for school leadership and the Illinois principal endorsement.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Educational Leadership and evaluate learning approaches
  • Communicate appropriately with learners
  • And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

  • Principal
  • Assistant principal
  • Department chair
  • Dean
  • Instructional coach
  • Athletic director

Curriculum

  • 36 credit hours: seven 4-credit courses in 8-week sessions plus a year-long internship of three courses (8 credits). Content covers leadership theory
  • Character-based leadership and culturally responsive leadership
  • With Illinois evaluator training and the principal content tests required for endorsement.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent with a transcript evaluation (general or course-by-course
  • ECE
  • Educational Perspectives
  • One Earth
  • SpanTran or WES) where the programme requires it
  • Each programme sets its own requirements

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent with a transcript evaluation (general or course-by-course, ECE, Educational Perspectives, One Earth, SpanTran or WES) where the programme requires it; Each programme sets its own requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Prior degree certificate
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and deadlines on the official website. Many programmes set international deadlines of June 1 (fall) and Oct 1 (spring). Apply online through the Graduate School and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload transcripts (with a credential evaluation where required)
  2. Statement of purpose
  3. References and English proof (TOEFL or IELTS). Some programmes interview applicants. Pay the 1
  4. 000 USD tuition deposit before the I-20 is issued. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,440 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$200 USD

Program details

CampusMilwaukee
Faculty or schoolGraduate School
DepartmentEducational Leadership
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value33
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    2 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    2 Mar 2027

    108 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jun 2027

    200 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 2 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.