Equity in School Leadership Cohort

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure

Focus on school leadership from a female perspective
All courses instructed by successful women in school leadership
The cohort will be directed by Dr. Erica Allen, former Montana principal and superintendent
Cost: 37 Credits @ $350/Credit =$12,950
The cohort will begin in January 2025 and end in December 2025.
Priority will be given to applicants who apply by June 30th, 2024.


Spring Semester 2025	Fall Semester 2025
Block 1 January 6 - February 7, 2025 EDLD 550: Foundations of Educational Leadership EDLD 554: School Law	Block 1 August 25 - September 26, 2025 EDLD 520: Educational Research EDLD 567: PK-12 Leadership
Block 2 February 10 - March 13, 2025 EDLD 519: Measurement & Analysis EDLD 551: Foundations of Curriculum Leadership	Block 2 September 29 - November 7, 2025 EDLD 552: Supervision & Evaluation EDLD 556: Finance of Public Education
Block 3 March 23 - April 24, 2025 EDLD 502: Philosophy of Education EDLD 568: PK-12 Curriculum	Block 3 November 10 - December 19, 2025 EDLD 559: PR for Principals EDLD 583: Strategic Planning EDLD 594: Portfolio and Culminating Presentation

Graduate School Application
Cover Letter specifying their interest in this specific cohort
Two Letters of Reference addressing applicant’s leadership potential
Current Professional Resume
Official Transcripts from completed Bachelor's Degree
Essay addressing the following issues in a well-developed, double spaced, 2000-word essay:
- Career goals (Why are you interested in pursuing a degree in educational leadership?)
- Professional objectives and how the program will contribute toward your role as a school/institutional leader.

Department of Educational Leadership
Dr. Erica Allen
erica.allen@mso.umt.edu