Master in Educational Leadership and Administration (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $675 per credit hour for the Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership programme..

Graduates are qualified to pursue principal and supervisor licensure in New Jersey school systems. The programme prepares students for leadership roles through coursework in school administration, instructional program design, and educational law. It emphasizes equity in education across cultural, socioeconomic, and ability differences. Students develop skills to assess and improve school performance and address ethical and legal challenges in educational institutions.

Focus areas include School Leadership, Instructional Program Design, Educational Law, Curriculum Development, Supervision, Equity in Education.

The programme requires 39 credits, distributed across coursework in leadership, law, curriculum, and supervision. It includes a practicum and prepares students for licensure but does not include a dissertation.

Graduates enter roles as principals, assistant principals, district administrators, and school supervisors in K-12 public, charter, and private school settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. No test scores or personal essay are required for most applicants. The application process includes submitting transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 39 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with typical duration of 2 to 3 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 97% of applicants.

Centenary University began in 1867, founded by the United Methodist Church. Its academic model combines a liberal arts foundation with career-focused learning and personal attention. More than 60 programs span associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, certificate, and licensure study. A 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close faculty mentorship and individualized guidance.

Academic areas include Equine Studies and Animal Health, Theatre Arts, Business, Communications, Media and Writing, Education and Humanities, and Natural, Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The university also provides hands-on opportunities through its equestrian center in Washington Township. Students can build experience through learning connected with northern New Jersey and the New York City region.

The main campus is in historic Hackettstown, New Jersey, at 400 Jefferson Street. Campus life includes residence life, student organizations, theatre, gaming, service activities, and Cyclone athletics. Centenary competes in NCAA Division III sports, giving student-athletes a setting where academic, athletic, and personal development are linked. For prospective international students, the university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate options and promotes a personal application review that considers each applicant’s experiences, strengths, goals, and potential. Applications are free, and most programs do not require test scores or a personal essay, although selected graduate programs may have additional requirements.