The Masters of Arts in Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation is designed around four themes that build on one another, creating a triangle of learning with students at the center. Courses begin with broad strokes, providing a foundational understanding around leading for transformation and understanding how people learn. Moving towards the top of the triangle the focus is narrowed, culminating in the capstone course where learning is put into action. The comprehensive curriculum allows learners to actively engage in transformation and innovation through a justice-centered lens: four foundational courses; a continuous improvement strand consisting of three courses; and a capstone course applying learning to impact the school environment.

We bring together a diverse cohort of students with shared interests in understanding and improving schools, instruction, and K-12 students’ educational outcomes. Increasing both the excellence and equity of schools must be a national priority. To address this imperative, state and national education reform efforts are increasingly focused on improving the professional knowledge base and preparation of educational leaders, as catalysts for improvement. We engage deeply and meaningfully with you in this work.

The program is centered on values of diversity, equity, and inclusion–or, as we call it at the Marsal School, “dije: diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity”–and offers specialized coursework in these areas. Students are asked in every course to engage in ongoing discussions and reflection on these issues to develop their critical thinking skills and to learn how to promote equity and justice in their future leadership roles.

Another strength of the Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation program is our faculty, who are leading experts in the field of educational leadership and policy. They bring a wealth of research and practical experience to the classroom, and many have held leadership positions in educational institutions and policy organizations. Their unique blend of the theoretical and the practical will offer you the opportunity to graduate with a degree that is both practice-based as well as having developed the research skills to grapple with today’s vexing educational problems.

Overall, the Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation online master's program offers an exceptional educational experience that prepares graduates to become effective leaders and advocates in education. Its combination of theoretical and practical coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and commitment to diversity and inclusion make it an excellent choice for students who are passionate about shaping the future of education.

Finally, because we rely so much upon students learning from their faculty as well as from one another, the Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation MA program only accepts students who have had a minimum of two years of continuous professional experience prior to beginning the program.