Overview

Driven by a commitment of both excellence and equity, students are supported on a journey of personal and professional change as they strive to translate their vision into improved student outcomes.

Curriculum

This 36-credit-hour degree program in Urban Educational Leadership at Southern Methodist University is designed for working professionals and can be completed in two years. Our practice-based curriculum is designed to meet the unique set of needs & challenges leaders face in urban schools.

Unique Program Benefits

Rigorous, competency-based program focused on action learning
Second year residency on an urban school campus
Mentoring program supported by successful school principals
Sharing of the latest effective practices in urban schools
Courses taught by experienced urban school leaders and Simmons School professors.
Learning alongside a cohort of values-aligned, influential changemakers
Significant scholarship availability to ensure affordability
Development of skills that span across various industries

Programme Structure

Courses:

Urban School Residency

Leading with Values

Planning and Managing Change

Leading Holistic Development

Strategic Management of Human Capital

Instructional Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning Educational Leadership Leadership View 214 other Masters in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
A minimum cumulative undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) grade point average of 2.5* (on a 4.0 scale)
For applicants with a GPA below 2.5, GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores within the last five years are required. Please use the institution code 6660.
Copy of valid Texas teacher certification
Copy of service record reflecting two years teaching experience in an accredited public, private or charter school
Applicants with a degree from countries where the predominant language is not English are required to supply scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service. The minimum scores for admission speaking 24, listening & reading 22, and writing 21.
Employed by a partner district/charter management organization.
Two (2) references –– one must come from your current Principal
Essays—four prompts will be provided in the application

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14850 USD / year

≈ 14850 USD / year
Out-of-State

14850 USD / year

≈ 14850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14850 USD / year

≈ 14850 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Curriculum

Unique Program Benefits

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

Dallas

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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