Overview

Our partnership with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS) and The Center for Behavioral Health, Equity, and Leadership in Schools (BHELS) at William James College will prepare you to become future superintendents and school leaders for public, Catholic, charter, and independent schools. This Educational Leadership program is offered at Boston College.

Careers

Superintendent
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Executive Director
Director of Pupil Services
Chief Academic Officer
Dean of Students
Executive Director of Strategy
Assistant Superintendent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Resource Administration
Ethics for District Leaders
Education Law for District Leaders
Theories of Leadership: District Focus
Leadership for Social Justice: District Focus
District Level Instructional Leadership
Seminar on Education Reform

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 190 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for the EdD program, applicants must already hold a Master's degree.

Application Form & Fee
University/college transcripts are required from all post-secondary education institutions attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement & Resume
English Language Proficiency
Writing Sample

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1764 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

22932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1764 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

22932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1764 USD per credit during 36 months.

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