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Online MA in Educational Leadership: Admission Requirements

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Completed applications can be sent to onlineinfo@queens.edu.
Degree and Minimum GPAApplicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

You may be considered with a minimum GPA of 2.5 if you have GRE scores of 150 Verbal and 150 Quantitative. Otherwise, no GRE score is required to apply.
TranscriptAll students seeking enrollment must submit official transcripts from each institution attended
Work ExperienceApplicants must have at least 2 years of professional teaching experience
Additional Requirements
  • Resume outlining your academic and professional background, as well as recognitions, honors, and awards
  • Two letters of professional recommendation, including one from a principal showing proof of at least two years teaching experience
  • Written statement describing professional and personal goals
  • Connection to public, private or charter school to complete internship requirements

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Transfer Credit

We do not accept transfer credit for the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program.

When to Apply

Start your application or call us at 866-313-2356 to apply now for spring, summer, or fall term, and hear back in about 1-2 weeks. Completed applications can be sent to onlineinfo@queens.edu. Students can start in spring (January), summer (May), or fall (August) with priority deadlines occurring roughly four weeks prior to the start.

Upcoming Deadlines

TermPriority DeadlineFinal DeadlineStart Date
Fall 2023August 1, 2023August 15, 2023August 28, 2023
Spring 2024December 1, 2023December 15, 2023January 8, 2024
Summer 2024April 15, 2024May 1, 2024May 6, 2024