Admissions Deadline: June 1 (for fall semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0; Master’s degree in a teaching or school specialist field.
- Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study.
- Minimum of 3 years teaching or school specialist experience.
- 3 letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant’s professional, leadership, and academic qualifications. One should be from a current supervisor.
- Personal essay demonstrating candidates’ beliefs about beliefs about educational access for all learners, enthusiasm for learning, and evidence of teacher leadership.
- Resume or CV.
- Applicants with strong applications will be contacted for an admissions interview.
Financial Support
- Future Leaders Scholarship: Starting in fall 2024, students can receive a savings of up to 66% off university tuition rates, no separate application required. Scholarship amount determined on an individual basis, depending on the number of credit hours required to earn the CAS.
- Scholarship awards are available to encourage educators with broad life experiences to pursue leadership studies. Amounts vary per semester; contact admissions for more information.
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources
Program Contacts
Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
