Overview

The Master in Educational Policy and Leadership from Marquette University prepares graduate students to be exceptional educational leaders. Through a systematic focus on the social, cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of education, we are committed to the development of professionals as agents of critical inquiry and social justice.

Master of education programs

Educational Leadership

Pursue the critical study of organizational leadership in K-12 schools and to assume leadership roles in those settings. The program prepares students for either the Wisconsin Director of Instruction license or the Wisconsin Principal license. Applicants are eligible for the Trinity Fellows program.

Student Affairs in Higher Education

Prepares students for careers in settings including academic advising, career development centers, student unions, international student services, multicultural affairs, orientation programs, residential living programs, admissions and student organizations. The program includes course work in leadership, counseling, student development and higher education.

Teacher Education

Elementary Education: Designed for students with a bachelor's degree who wish to earn an initial Wisconsin elementary/middle (middle childhood/early adolescents - grades 1-8) teaching license.

Secondary Education: Designed for students with a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, economics, English, a foreign language, history, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology or sociology who wish to earn an initial Wisconsin middle/secondary (early adolescence/adolescence - grades 6-12) teaching license.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education: A 14-month accelerated program in STEM teaching designed for students with a bachelor's degree in STEM seeking to earn an initial Wisconsin middle/secondary (early adolescence/adolescence – grades 6-12) teaching license. The master of education in STEM program is funded by the National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Scholarship and stipend support is available. For more details, visit the Master of Education in STEM webpage.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Theory and Administration in K-12 Schools
Politics and Community Relations in Educational Organizations
Business Administration of the Educational Organization
History of Education in the United States
American Law and the Educational Organization
Instructional Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Education Management Studies Social Policy View 2552 other Masters in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form and fee online.

Copies of all college/university transcripts except Marquette. Transcripts must include proof of earned bachelor's degree.1

Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work.

A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals.

A resume that includes professional and educational experiences.

GRE Scores (general test only, optional). Although normally required, the GRE is optional for students applying for the 2021-22 Academic Year.

For International Applicants only: A TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

An interview and/or writing test may be required of applicants following the initial screening.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37620 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37620 USD / year

≈ 37620 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37620 USD / year

≈ 37620 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Master of education programs

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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