On what date will the school administrator cohort begin?
In Summer 2014. Applications are now being accepted.
On what date will the college administrator cohort begin?
In Fall 2014. Applications are now being accepted.
Do I have to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) for entrance into the ALS program?
No, neither the GRE nor MAT is required for entrance into the ALS program.
Can I transfer previously completed graduate credits into the program?
No. This 60-credit, two-and-a-half-year academic package is designed to provide continuous skill development in leadership, writing, reading, and research. Faculty members who teach the required courses meet regularly to provide innovative and stimulating learning experiences.
Can I enter the ALS program at any time?
No. The program is based on a two-year recruitment cycle. The new cohort will begin in 2014. Public school administrators will begin classes during Summer 2014. Higher education personnel will begin classes during Fall 2014.
When do classes meet?
Classes meet five times per semester on Fridays from 12:00–6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Most classes will meet in room 138 of Stouffer Hall.
Where should I send my application materials to?
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School:
School of Graduate Studies and Research
Stright Hall, Room 101
210 South Tenth Street
Indiana, PA 15705-1048
Phone: 724-357-2222
Fax: 724-357-4862
graduate-admissions@iup.edu
How much does the program cost?
Our program costs approximately $10,000 less than other 60-credit Educational Administration programs at other local universities. Here is a breakdown of the cost of 60 credits in Educational Leadership from our program and others:
- IUP: $34,497
- Duquesne: $57,132
- Pitt: $46,920
- Penn State: $44,160
What types of financial aid are available?
Graduate students may be eligible to finance their education through student loan programs, the Federal Work Study Program, state university employment, and/or graduate assistantships.
More financial information for graduate admissions.
What classes that I will be taking?
School Administrator Class Listing
College Administrator Class Listing
