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Degree Requirements

We offer the Educational Leadership MA in two modalities: on-campus and fully online.

Degree requirements for each modality are unique. On-campus degree requirements are listed below, and online degree requirements are listed in the Academic Catalog.

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On-Campus Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

MA Degree Requirements

Specific degree requirements are determined according to the concentration chosen by the student. Master of Arts (MA) concentrations are available in General Concentration, Catholic Leadership Concentration, Physical Education and Higher Education.

Please review the concentration requirements pages for more information.

Please note: a Master’s Thesis is completed for all MA concentrations in conjunction with faculty advisement. Preparation for the writing of the Thesis should begin well in advance of the completion of coursework. Oral examination on Thesis required. Consult the MA Thesis Handbook for additional information. 

MEd Degree Requirements

Specific degree requirements are determined according to the concentration chosen by the student. Master of Education (MEd) concentrations are available in General Educational Leadership (degree only), Catholic Leadership (degree only), Higher Education (degree only), Physical Education, Principal License, Principal License (Catholic), Teacher Leader Endorsement, Teacher Leader Endorsement  (Catholic).

Please review the concentration requirements pages for more information.

Please note: A Capstone project is completed for all MEd Concentrations in conjunction with faculty advisement, and students are required to take A&S 608 to complete the Capstone project.

Academic Standards

Students must maintain a 3.0 average or higher to continue in the program. Any grade below a C will not count for credit toward completion of the program. ​​​​

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