Educational Leadership & Policy, M.Ed.
<h3><b>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </b></h3>
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<li>Draw on social-justice values and leadership strategies to boldly improve equitable opportunities for traditionally marginalized students.</li>
<li>Non-Licensure tracks in Educational Policy Development and Social Justice Leadership.</li>
<li>Licensure track leading to school principal licensure.</li>
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<p>Assume a leadership role in educational systems serving students, families, and communities.</p>
School Principal
Researcher
Dean of Students
Superintendent
School Vice Principal
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
<h3><strong>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </strong></h3>
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<li>Cohort model centered on collaborative learning, support, and creating a network of district-level leaders throughout Massachusetts.</li>
<li>Member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate.</li>
<li>Prepares future school leaders for public, Catholic, charter, and independent schools.</li>
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<p>Designed for superintendents, this program is anchored in values of social justice, community, and school reform and results in superintendent licensure.</p>
Superintendent
School Leader
School Administrator
Vice Superintendent
Deputy Superintendent
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Educational Policy Development Certificate
<h3><strong>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </strong></h3>
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<li>Learn how policies shape the cultural norms and day-to-day practices at both a micro level and a macro level. </li>
<li>Program utilizes a lens of social justice and equity as a basis throughout the curriculum.</li>
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<p>Develop the skills to use policy creatively and effectively to advance organizational goals and educational change. </p>
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Higher Education, Executive Ed.D.
<p><strong>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </strong></p>
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<li>Online program with yearly week-long summer residencies, allowing candidates to maintain their career while working towards a doctorate.</li>
<li>Catholic Higher Education concentration available. </li>
<li>Program culminates in a practice-based capstone project.</li>
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<p>Develop the skills, mindsets, and technical knowledge to match the changing pace of higher education in this program designed for experienced professionals. </p>
Dean of Students
Vice President for Enrollment
Chief Diversity Officer
Director of Global Initiatives
Vice President of Advancement
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Higher Education, M.A.
<h3><strong>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS</strong></h3>
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<li>Choose one of three concentrations: Administration; Student Affairs; and Spirituality, Faith, and Formation.</li>
<li>Develop expertise in critical issues facing higher education.</li>
<li>Graduate assistantships are integral to the program as they provide valuable professional experience while reducing the financial burden on students.</li>
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<p>Develop expertise in student affairs, administration, or Catholic universities in one of the older higher education gradute programs in the country. </p>
College Student Affairs
College Admissions
Diversity and Inclusion
Institutional Advancement
Higher Education Leadership
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Higher Education, M.A. & Business Administration, M.B.A.
<h3><strong>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </strong></h3>
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<li>Field experiences allows students to apply their skills in educational management. </li>
<li>Coursework happens concurrently so students can maximize the connection between the two programs. </li>
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<p>Emerge from this dual degree program ready to share your skills with universities and policy-making organizations in financial management, resource planning, and technology management.</p>
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Director of Finance and Administration
University Controller
Vice Provost of Budget and Planning
Dean of Administration and Resource Management
Chief Information and Technology Officer
Higher Education, Ph.D.
<h3><b>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </b></h3>
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<li>Coursework engages with important issues facing higher education from a multi-disciplinary perspective (history, sociology, philosophy, psychology, economic and political science).</li>
<li>Boston College's Center for International Higher Education provides a significant global focus to the Higher Education program. </li>
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<p>Prepare for a career in teaching or research in the field of higher education with a focus on equity and social jusitce.</p>
College President
Education Attorney
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Professor
Dean of Colleges
International Higher Education Certificate
<h3><b>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </b></h3>
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<li>Offered through their renowned Center for International Higher Education.</li>
<li>A field experience guarantees an individualized research experience for each student.</li>
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<p>Deepen your understanding of global higher education models and critical issues impacting higher education around the world.</p>
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International Higher Education, M.A.
<h3><strong>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </strong></h3>
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<li>Choose from two tracks: <ul>
<li>Scholar Practitioner Track: This track is for those seeking professional careers and includes a field experience placement. </li>
<li>Research Intensive Track: This track is for those interested in research careers or doctoral study and includes a master's thesis. </li>
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<li>Program is housed in BC's renowned Center for International Higher Education. </li>
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<p>Explore comparative perspectives and use high quality research as a key tool to understand the major trends affecting the fast-growing field of global higher education.</p>
Study Abroad Advisor
Director of University Partnerships
International Student Advisor
Research Assistant
Adjunct Faculty
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Law, J.D. & Education, M.A. or M.Ed.
<h3><b>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </b></h3>
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<li>Access to field experiences that incorporates educational advocacy.</li>
<li>Option to pursue one of three education master's programs: Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction.</li>
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<p>Use legal and educational expertise to become an advocate for social justice and promote quality education for all.</p>
Education Law and Civil Litigation
State and Federal Court Clerks
Researchers
Policy Analyst
Board of Directors (ie. local school districts, community colleges etc.)
Social Justice Leadership Certificate
<h3><b>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS </b></h3>
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<li>Students develop and enact their own theory of change to apply in practice.</li>
<li>Our <em>Reflection on Leadership</em> course prepares students for values based school leadership where a respect for diversity is cultivated throughout their organization.</li>
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<p>Boldly advance equity in schools and enact a systemic response to confront the barriers students face. </p>
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