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Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Leadership - Adult and Higher Education University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus, USA

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USD 13127

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 38

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

By specializing in adult and higher education at USD, you will become a reflective leader and skilled educator whose practices and decisions draw upon the best available theory, research and experiential wisdom. Reflective decision-making engages administrators in cycles of thought and action based upon theoretical, ethical and professional knowledge. Our professors will offer mentorship as you design an individualized plan of study that emphasizes the administrative context and meanings that are most important to you.

Advanced degrees in Educational Administration and Leadership (EAL) prepare you for positions that include administrative and teaching positions in colleges and universities, junior and community colleges, hospitals, private industry and other adult training and educational settings.

Adult and Higher Education

This master's degree will challenge you to explore core themes and content that will provide you with skills pertinent to both your professional and academic career objectives. The EAL program consists of 32-34 credit hours depending on which track (thesis/non-thesis) you choose. In addition to being offered on campus, the master's program is also offered online.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    13127

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 38

    Application Fee
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    10000 Per year

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