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    Leadership in Education MEd

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    Minneapolis, USMEdIn-person2 years
    $41,940.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    13
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MEd program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $41,940.

    About the program

    The program builds leadership skills for K-12 school culture, policies, and practice, emphasizing collaboration, group dynamics, continuous professional learning, school policy, and improvement initiatives. It prepares educational leaders for roles such as teacher leader, instructional coach, and school principal.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #24 Best Education Schools
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $41,940 across 30 required credits.
    Is Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.8 undergraduate
    How large is the Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Leadership in Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 13 students per cohort.