Thank you for your interest in applying to the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Dakota.
All prospective students must apply using our online application available through the University's Graduate School. Go to . http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/
Please read below to learn more about each degree program. Master of Education
The M.Ed. program in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare students for administrative positions in either elementary or secondary schools. Upon completion of the M.Ed. degree, a student will have completed the requirements for North Dakota principal credential at either the elementary or secondary level. Applicants for the M.Ed. must be licensed to teach and it is recommended they have a minimum of one year of teaching experience.
Master of Education-Cohort Program
Master of Science
The M.S. program in Educational Leadership is designed for students whose goals are to obtain positions as administrators in higher education and/or K-12 education. Applicants will pursue an emphasis in higher education or K-12 education. Students who are interested in a career in higher education administration or other education-related areas are encouraged to apply for the M.S. degree program. Upon completion of the M.S. degree, students are better prepared for entry level and mid-management positions in educational institutions and agencies. Students who are interested in a career at the K-12 level and do not meet the requirements for admission to the M.Ed. may elect to earn an M.S. degree.
Specialist Diploma
The Specialist Diploma, available at UND only in Educational Leadership, is designed for students preparing for school administrative positions. This course of study is usually considered to be a terminal program of advanced preparation for professional practice. Upon completion of the Specialist Diploma, a student generally will have completed the requirements for an administrative credential including those required for the position of school superintendent in North Dakota .
Doctor of Education
The Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership is designed primarily for practitioners preparing for school administration positions including elementary or secondary principalships, superintendencies, curriculum directorships, or other school district central office positions. Upon completion of the Ed.D. degree, a student generally will have completed the requirements for an administrative credential including those required for the position of school superintendent in North Dakota .
Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership is designed for students preparing for positions in which research and creative experience are predominant interests. Ph.D. candidates are expected to have undertaken and completed independent research leading to an original contribution of knowledge in the field. It is generally expected that the Ph.D. dissertation will be publishable in the literature of educational leadership. This degree option typically provides preparation for those who aspire to leadership positions in higher education, in government agencies, or in other educational policy organizations.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW
Minimum requirements for admission to the M.Ed. and M.S. degree programs require a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or at least 3.00 for the last two years. Typically, applicants with teaching experience in public schools apply to the M.Ed. program, others to the M.S. program.
Admission to the Specialist Diploma, the Ed.D., and the Ph.D. programs normally requires a master's degree in educational leadership or a closely related field. Applicants to these programs are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all graduate work.
All applicants are required to respond to the essay questions provided in the application packet.
For a more detailed explanation of the Admission Requirements, please click on the respective degree.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW
- Department of Educational Leadership Scholarships
- Graduate School at the University of North Dakota
- Division of Continuing Education
- Selected External Financial Resources
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