Marquette University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - Educational Policy and Leadership; M.Ed. - Educational Policy and Leadership;, Ph.D. - Educational Policy and Leadership, Specialist Certificate - Educational Policy and Leadership;

Program Description:

The educational policy and leadership programs prepare graduate students to assume educational leadership roles in the areas of study provided by its programs and specializations. A distinctive characteristic of the programs are their commitment to the development of professionals as agents of critical inquiry and social justice. This is done through a systematic focus on the social, cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of education. The educational policy and leadership programs seek to apply the university goals of Christian commitment and scholarship to settings related to educational practice and policy, especially in public and private schools and institutions of higher education.
Master's and Doctoral Program: The goal of the programs is to engage the professional educator in extended critical reflection on the principles, practices, and rationales of human-service leadership in contemporary society. Specifically, the programs seek to develop educational leaders in K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and educational organizations with expertise in the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of educational policy issues. The programs are designed to accommodate the working professional, and program content is composed to reflect student backgrounds, interests, and professional objectives.

Eligibility Requirements:

Application Requirements: 1. A completed online application form and fee. 2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette. 3. Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work. 4. A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals. Doctoral applicants: articulate research interests with professional aspirations. 5. (For administrative leadership cert. applicants only) proof of an earned master's degree. 6. (For master's applicants only) GRE scores (General Test only; scores must be received by application deadline). 7. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. *An interview and/or writing test may be required of applicants following the initial screening. *Teacher certification applicants are required to submit Praxis I and II scores to the College of Education's Office of Teacher Education.

International Student Requirements:

(For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

675.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999