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. We recommend applicants have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
Master’s degree in a teaching or school specialist field.
Minimum of 3 years teaching or school specialist experience.
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study.
A personal essay (500 words) describing beliefs about educational access for all learners, enthusiasm for learning, and evidence of teacher leadership.
3 letters of recommendation, at least one from a current supervisor.
A résumé or CV.
GRE not required.
Financial Support
Future Leaders Scholarship: 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 certificate.
The Rising Educational Leaders of Color Scholarship offers additional targeted support.
Master’s and C.A.S. scholarships: All applicants are automatically considered for significant scholarships.