Master of Science in Leadership and Learning (M.S.) Admission

**Educational Leadership concentrations IS CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS**

Admission requirements include:

  • A $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A completed graduate admission application form.
  • Two letters of recommendation for all concentrations. Note: For the Educational Leadership concentration, at least one of the recommendation letters must come from the school principal or immediate supervisor.
  • A Statement of Professional Goals (250 words minimum)
  • Submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report as required. Students with a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA and three years relative work experience are exempt.
  • A resume.
  • All applications and transcripts of undergraduate as well as graduate work must be on file inthe Office of Graduate Admission prior to initial registration.

    Additional requirements for Educational Leadership (EL) concentration:

    • two years minimum K-12 teaching experience
    • submission of two most recent performance evaluations with ratings of effective or higher
  • Any exceptions to preceding requirements must be approved by the Director of the Leadership and Learning program.
  • Note: An interview may be required for admission to the Leadership and Learning program.
  • In addition to the program admission requirements, all international student applicants must meet the JU Admissions requirements as outlined under "International Students." Further, all international students are required to present a GRE score.

All application materials should be mailed to:

  • Graduate Admissions

    Jacksonville University

    2800 University Boulevard North

    Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394

Veterans Applications - Jacksonville University welcomes applications from veterans to the M.S. in Leadership and Learning program. The M.S. in Leadership and Learning program fully qualifies for the financial benefits available to veterans or their dependents.

Transient or Non-Degree Student Application - Classes only available for those accepted to the M.S. in Leadership and Learning program.

Transfer of Credit - Students admitted to the M.S. in Leadership and Learning program must attend full-time. The cohort’s fixed curriculum does not allow for transfer credits. Students attend courses as scheduled throughout the entire program. If a student must drop from the program for personal reasons, he or she must wait one full year before requesting readmission to the program.

Admission to Candidacy - A student may be admitted to candidacy for the degree only if all admissions materials have been filed with the Office of Graduate Admission.

All application materials must be submitted by June 15th for the fall semester in the same year.