Central Michigan University

MA in Educational Leadership

A Master of Arts degree in educational administration provides sufficient background for most entry-level administrative positions. Students studying for this degree may select an emphasis area that best matches their goals. Graduates qualify to serve in positions such as entry-level and mid-level directors in higher education, student affairs personnel, school business officers, and grant and contract administrators.

Admission Requirements

1. Obtain admission to the College of Graduate Studies
2. Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or above
3. Complete the portfolio-based admissions process.

Portfolio

It is the responsibility of the applicant to prepare and submit the admission’s portfolio to the department. The following items are to be included in the contents of the portfolio.

1. Educational Leadership department application form.
2. Current resume identifying training, experience, and professional accomplishments.
3. Minimum of two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant’s potential as an administrator and attest to the applicant’s potential to succeed in the program.
4. One-page statement addressing the applicant’s beliefs about administration.
5. One-page statement of professional goals and actions the applicant intends to take to achieve them.
6. Identification of at least two significant activities that indicate experiences, abilities, and potential for administration. For each activity identified, the applicant should indicate the nature of the activity, type and number of persons involved, roles and responsibilities of the applicant, budget (if applicable), and a reflective statement addressing what learning occurred for the applicant.

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** PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF THE ADMISSION’S PORTFOLIO FOR YOUR RECORDS. **

Note

An applicant, whose portfolio has not been received at the time the Department of Educational Leadership acts upon the admission’s application, may receive conditional admission. However, no more than nine credits taken during conditional admission status will be counted towards a degree. It is advantageous for the applicant to submit the admission’s portfolio as early as possible.

All correspondence with students will be made through the student’s Global ID. Students will need to set up a CMU e-mail account. For assistance in setting up an account, call 989-774-3662.