MA Educational Leadership
The Educational Leadership program at Montclair State University is committed to preparing outstanding and dedicated school leaders for the State of New Jersey. This practice-driven program will guide aspiring leaders to develop principles of moral leadership and cultivate a democratic vision for schools and learning. With both a strong theoretical foundation and a practical structure framed around the principles of adult learning theory, the program will provide students an excellent academic background and professional preparation to become accomplished school leaders. Our diverse group of faculty engages in scholarly research and holds local, state and national leadership positions.
In the NCATE-accredited MA in Educational Leadership program, students may obtain a standard supervisor certificate as well as principal and school administrator certificates of eligibility. For students holding a master’s degree, the program offers advanced certifications in the areas of supervisor, principal, and director of school counseling services.