Are you a teacher ready to explore and refine your school-wide leadership skills? Or perhaps you work at a university and have a professional goal to lead your division, program, or department? The MA in Educational Leadership can prepare you for either of these future careers.
The Educational Leadership Specialization is designed for professionals at the P12 and Higher Educational levels to develop skills related to leadership, community building, and communication with individuals and groups.
The Higher Education Concentration prepares candidates for increasingly responsible leadership positions in public and
private universities and community colleges.
Completion of this degree prepares graduates to be effective educational leaders by
expanding their knowledge of organizations, systems, law, management, assessment,
and evaluation of personnel.
Admission Information
- Applications for Fall 2027 M.A. in Education: Educational Leadership-Higher Education
Concentration open November 1, 2026
- Priority application deadline: February 19, 2027
- Application deadline: April 15, 2027
Additional Information
To find out more about the graduate programs offered by the School of Education, to register for an information session, or to apply now, please visit the School of Education Admissions Page.
- Higher Education Concentration - Admission Requirements/Current Catalog
- Higher Education Concentration Roadmap(PDF, 65KB)
Contact Us
Daniela Sierra
Educational Leadership - Program Counselor & Navigator
805-437-8579
Daniela.Sierra@csuci.edu
This program transformed how I view higher education and my role within it. It gave me the tools to think critically about equity, policy, and student success, while also strengthening my ability to lead, advocate, and create meaningful change.
Adriana Fernandez
Alumni Class 2019 | Educational Leadership: Higher Education