Boston College proudly announces that the Lynch School of Education and the Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (IREPM), as part of the School of Theology and Ministry, have partnered to offer joint degree programs in Catholic Educational Leadership across the education spectrum, from K-12 schools to institutions of higher education.
These new degree programs offer the convenience and cost effectiveness of other master's degrees in the fields of education and religious education, while offering students the opportunity to integrate studies in school or university administration with courses in Catholic mission, culture, theology and ministry.
The M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Catholic School Leadership will begin in the Fall 2008 semester. It will prepare those with little background in educational administration for the principalship or presidency of Catholic schools. The degree emphasizes theoretical and practical experiences in educational leadership while empowering graduates to promote a mission-based ethos in their schools. This M.Ed. will be housed in the Lynch School of Education.
The M.A. in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Catholic University Leadership is for those aspiring to careers in educational administration in Catholic colleges and universities and who wish to embrace their distinctive mission and culture. This M.A. is housed in the Lynch School of Education.
The M.Ed. in Religious Education, Catholic School Leadership Concentration is designed for those who have some background and experience in educational administration, but little formal background in Catholic theology or ministry, and wish to become principals or presidents of Catholic schools. With this degree, graduates will be well-equipped to provide mission-based leadership that fosters spiritual vitality for all members of the school community. This M.Ed. is housed in IREPM.
Financial Aid Generous financial aid available
Program Contacts:
IREPM: Jennifer L.S. Bader, Ph.D., Associate Director for Academic Affairs
617-552-4478, baderje@bc.edu
LSOE: Michael James, Ph.D., Director, Center for Catholic Education
617-552-4187, jamesmi@bc.edu
Admissions Contacts:
IREPM: Donna DeRosa, Assistant Director, Student Services
617-552-8441, derosado@bc.edu
LSOE: Adam Poluzzi, Director, Admissions and Financial Aid
617-552-4214, poluzzi@bc.edu