Master of Arts in Catholic Educational Leadership

The master's program in Catholic Educational Leadership (CEL) prepares graduates for effective leadership roles in Catholic education. With a curriculum rooted in current research and best practices students engage with current political and social realities with a focus on the vision, mission, and values of Catholic education. The courses offered by the Catholic Educational Leadership (CEL) program, in collaboration with the McGrath Institute for Jesuit Catholic Education (MIJCE), seek to meet the specific needs of students who are preparing to serve the Catholic educational community. Students have the ability to personalize the program to their needs, with flexible Teaching Weekend Schedule and Summer Sessions, as well as options for MA with Administrative Credential or Catholic Educational Leadership Advanced Studies Certificate.Students will be able to communicate the vision, mission and values of Catholic education to the various stakeholders of Catholic education including the research community.

One set of unofficial transcripts from each university/college previously attended. For U.S. applicants, the degree must be from a regionally accredited university/college.Applicants must have earned their Bachelor's and/or Masters' degrees from a regionally accredited institution. They must provide a background of academic preparation and/or professional experience that demonstrates their ability to pursue graduate level programs.Recommended GPA of 2.75.Two current letters of recommendation, noting suitability for graduate work.Current résumé.