The Master of Arts in School leadership requires completion of 32 units of coursework with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. A minimum of 26 semester units must be completed in residence. Courses taken previously may be used to meet the course content requirements of a graduate program if they have been completed within the seven years immediately preceding the completion of the requirements for the degree. However, no courses may apply toward the required number of units of approved graduate work that have been used to meet the requirements of another degree.
After completion of all course work or during the last semester of course work, the M.A. degree candidate may apply to take the comprehensive examination. Candidates must pass a comprehensive written examination to earn a masters degree; the examination is composed of several case study analysis. There is only one retake opportunity.
Students may take up to seven years to complete the course work, including the comprehensive exam. Course work that does not meet the seven-year deadline will have to be repeated and/or replaced by other courses with the approval of the program advisor.
A Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is no longer required for graduate-level courses. For more information about the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) and GWE, visit the University Testing Office:
In addition to the major requirements, students must meet all university requirements for the master’s degree. Please see the university catalog:
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