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Master of Educational Leadership and Research
- Baton Rouge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Prepares scholars and administrators in colleges and universities who use research and data to address student needs.
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
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Educational Leadership and Research. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Scholars and administrators in colleges and universities
Curriculum
- Ninety graduate hours including 9 to 18 dissertation hours
- With areas of focus in Educational Research Methodology
- Higher Education Administration and PK-12 Educational Leadership. Milestones are a general exam
- Proposal and defence. Educational technology admissions are suspended.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree or last 60 credit hours
- Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT
- Letters
- Statement).
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (previous degree or last 60 credit hours).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,194 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Baton Rouge main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Human Sciences & Education |
| Department | Educational Leadership and Research |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 37,36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
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June 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Oct 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,194 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,627 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 110.