Educational Leadership
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Our Master of Science in Educational Leadership program equips you with systems-focused understanding of real-world educational opportunities and challenges so you can become an effective leader in higher education institutions, K-12 schools and community organizations. Guided by our experienced faculty who currently work in various educational organizations, you’ll learn to identify and analyze problems, craft data-driven solutions and cast vision for future practice.
This 30-credit online master's degree can be completed in two years (six semesters) of study. You’ll start with six core courses that explore various functional areas and topics in educational leadership including ethical leadership, data-driven decision making, financial analysis and managing external relations.
From there, you’ll concentrate your coursework in one of the following areas:
- Higher Education Administration
- PreK-12 Urban Education
- Community Engaged Research
You’ll also have the opportunity to customize your concentration by selecting an elective course from Duquesne’s graduate catalog. To complete your master's degree, you’ll participate in a leadership practicum and complete a capstone project guided by improvement inquiry that addresses an issue of importance and contributes to institutional or system improvement.
Program Information
Our online Master of Science in Educational Leadership program equips you with systems-focused understanding of real-world educational opportunities and challenges in higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and community organizations. Learn to identify and analyze problems, craft data-driven solutions, and cast vision for future practice.
Online Classes
Our accelerated 8-week courses are taken online one at a time. Work is spread evenly across each course, allowing you to balance your academic goals with your personal or professional commitments as you pursue your master’s degree.
Our M.S. Educational Leadership offers three specialized tracks to provide you with
focused, in-depth learning experiences to meet your educational career goals. Choose
a track that aligns with your professional goals and aspirations.Concentrations
Track-specific coursework
Track-specific coursework
Track-specific coursework
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Application Process
Degree Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- 3.0 GPA
Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work; however, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student’s academic competency.
International Applicants
International Students seeking fully online programs are not eligible for U.S. Student Visas. Visit International Admissions for additional information and requirements.
Rolling Admissions
Our M.S. Educational Leadership program has a rolling admissions process with entry into the program in fall and spring semesters. This means you can apply at any point during the year.
- Graduate Application
- Official transcripts
- Official undergraduate transcript(s) must be sent directly from the institution to:
- gradadmissionsFREEDUQUESNE
OR - Duquesne University
Office of Graduate Admissions
600 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
- gradadmissionsFREEDUQUESNE
- Official undergraduate transcript(s) must be sent directly from the institution to:
- One-page personal statement
- Please write a personal statement addressing motivation for seeking admission to the program.
- 250-word maximum
- This personal statement will be submitted online with the graduate application.
Early Start Program - Educational Leadership, M.S.
Duquesne University undergraduate students who have demonstrated a strong academic background (GPA > 3.0) may begin graduate work during their junior or senior year. Students have the opportunity to take up to four courses in the M.S. Educational Leadership program at the undergraduate tuition rate.
Connect with us to learn more and we will walk you through the application process. To get started, call (412) 396-6093.
A large part of who I am and where I am today is a result of my experience at
Duquesne and my time as a graduate student within the School of Education. I will
never take the lessons learned or friends that I made for granted, and I will always
be grateful for the career that I have and the privilege of helping others daily.
Go Dukes!
Duquesne’s program allowed me to grow personally & professionally. The coursework
taught me the complexities of educational leadership & how to apply what I was learning
in class to my career immediately...With the flexibility of an online program, I was
able to work full-time while completing my degree.
A true benefit of our program is the opportunity to engage with, learn from,
and be mentored by experts in the field of education...learning with faculty who bring
deep, real-world knowledge of the current educational landscape as well as the ability
to help build the bridge for our students to take what they are learning in their
courses directly into practice.
You will work closely with our faculty and instructors—who are experts in their fields—as
they mentor you throughout your time in the program. Program Director | Clinical Assistant Professor, Duquesne University School of Education Executive Director for Executive MBA programs and Center for Executive Education,
University of Pittsburgh Faculty and Partnership Development Manager, Duquesne University Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement, Duquesne UniversityOur Educational Leaders
Experts in the Field
Tara Abbott, Ph.D.
Kim Abel, Ed.D.
Deanna Fracul, Ed.D.
Jessica L. Mann, Ph.D.
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