ELRT

Educational Leadership

Master of Arts

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis throughout the year. Admission decisions take about four weeks from the time when all material is received. If you are applying for the HESA concentration, make certain you consider the deadlines and complete the steps addressed in Part C below.

The following is required as part of your application package:

Part A:
1) Completed Graduate Application Form (This can be submitted online). Students seeking readmission need to complete a readmission form.
2) One official transcript from every higher education institution you have ever attended (except WMU) even if you didn’t receive a completed degree.

Send Part A to:
Office of Admissions
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5211

Part B:
1) A written career and professional goals plan. (This should be approximately 250 words and should describe your professional and career goals for the next five years and how the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership degree would assist you with those goals. This paper is also viewed as a writing sample).
2) Completed Program Goals Form. (This document may be saved to your computer, completed on screen, saved again, and attached to an e-mail).
3) One official transcript from every higher education institution you have ever attended (except WMU) even if you didn’t receive a completed degree.

Send Part B to:
Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Graduate Office
1903 West Michigan Ave.
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5283

Or drop off at 2217 Sangren Hall or e-mail.

Part C: (HESA applicants mail with part B.)
1) Resume
2) Three references
Applicants who wish to hold a graduate assistantship should apply by Feb. 15.
Applicants interested in applying for fellowships should apply by Jan. 15. Contact the Graduate College.

Questions? Contact the ELRT Graduate Office at (269) 387-3893 or by e-mail.

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