Simmons College College of Arts and Sciences Educational Leadership Simmons College 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 US   Phone: 1-617-521-2915 Fax: 1-617-521-3058   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed.-Educational Leadership Certificate Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership On Campus   Based on a foundation of solid research, theory, knowledge, and successful practice, this 36-credit program prepares the professional educator for Massachusetts licensing as a supervisor/director and/or an assistant principal or principal in an elementary, middle or secondary school. Through close work with faculty and stimulating classes, each student will develop the necessary skills to become a leader, communicator, supervisor, and manager – as well as educator. Students gain the necessary competencies to address issues such as school reform and the restructuring of schools. In addition, students will participate in a supervised administrative experience with carefully designed clinical fieldwork and in-class seminars. Simmons has been successful in meeting a wide range of educational goals by providing each student with the advising necessary to develop a successful, individualized program of study. This personalized support is further enhanced by the small classes and close mentoring relationships that students develop with faculty in the program. Students enrolled in this program may pursue two degree options - the Master’s of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) or a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.). C.A.G.S. candidates must already have a master’s degree.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree or equivalant  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. The exam will be waived if the applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution. Officially translated and evaluated transcripts are required if not originally written in English. Only transcripts translated and evaluated by authorized organizations are accepted. Simmons College prefers either World Education Services (www.wes.org) or the Center for Educational Documentation (www.cedevaluations.com) International students must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds available to meet all the travel, living, and educational expenses for graduate study in the United States. This information must be provided if you are admitted to a graduate program at Simmons College.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience previous work as a licensed educator  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 740.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2695  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2031  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $740  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16500  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable