Program Overview

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with a Concentration in Principal Licensure

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with a concentration in Principal Licensure is designed to be completed the year following the Certificate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. The MA offers extended study of transformative and turnaround leadership, covering issues of culture, diversity, poverty, special needs, liberatory design, entrepreneurship, and data-driven leadership.

Program Structure

The MA consists of a total of 45 credit hours, which includes the Certificate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with a concentration in Principal Licensure program (30 credits) and four additional courses (15 credits).

Program Completion

The completion of the MA culminates with the design and execution of an action research or school design project as the MA capstone.

Program Format

This program can be completed in a hybrid in-person format with evening or weekend campus classes or in a fully online format with evening or weekend synchronous Zoom classes.

Program Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) as an approved Educator Preparation Program and Turnaround Leader Program. Graduates may apply for Colorado Initial Principal License through the CDE.

Key Features

• Extended study of transformative and turnaround leadership
• Coverage of issues such as culture, diversity, poverty, special needs, liberatory design, entrepreneurship, and data-driven leadership
• Hybrid in-person and fully online format options
• Accredited by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
• Eligibility for Colorado Initial Principal License upon graduation