Graduate Admission
Accelerate your career in education with Educational Leadership graduate programs at Hofstra University. We offer master’s, doctoral, and advanced certificates programs for K-12 educators and professionals in university settings, as well as programs geared for career changers. Many courses are available on-site, online, or in a hybrid mode. Select from any of the programs below to learn more. If you have questions please contact our graduate admission team at 516-463-4723 or graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.
Learn in small class sizes from highly qualified faculty who are actively involved in research and have years of experience as K-12 and higher education administrators.
Increase your experience working in higher education by taking on internships on Hofstra’s campus and through graduate assistant positions in various departments.
The Hofstra School of Education graduate education and online graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of opportunities, from entry-level to upper administrative roles, with examples in higher education in areas such as academic advisement, admissions and enrollment, career counseling, and residential life. K-12 Leadership program students enjoy a vast network of alumni throughout the area, many of which hold prominent roles in school districts. Our graduates also go into research, consulting, academia and more.
An advanced certificate or graduate degree from Hofstra University is an investment in your professional career. Our programs are priced competitively and based on the graduate tuition rate per credit hour. Scholarships are available for qualified candidates.
To be considered for the Educational Leadership programs, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Advanced programs may require additional education and prior experience.
Start your application online where you can upload the following documents:
To learn more about the Educational Leadership programs at Hofstra, please see degree listing below.
International students: Please review additional admission requirements.
Apply to Educational Leadership programs at any time with our rolling admissions policy.
The Educational Leadership programs are between 15-79 credits.
Visit the Programs section below to learn more about each degree program in educational leadership.
This 49-70 credit program is designed for educators in pre-K-12 or higher education settings who wish to develop the advanced leadership skills needed to create organizational learning environments. Learn more about the EdD in Educational and Policy Leadership.
Dr. Rebecca Natow is an expert on higher education policy and has conducted extensive research on the U.S. Department of Education’s rulemaking process, performance-based funding for higher education, federal higher education policymaking, technology use in postsecondary developmental education, and research utilization in the creation of federal regulations. Dr. Natow is the director of Hofstra's Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, MSEd program that trains prospective leaders to work in diverse areas within the higher education field. She is also the director of the EdD in Educational and Policy Leadership program designed for those looking to build further on their higher education background.
Dr. Eustace G. Thompson, Professor of Teaching, Learning and Technology, has 37 years of experience in urban and suburban public schools settings and held the positions of deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, H.S. principal, and M.S. principal. He is a certified curriculum auditor and walk-through supervision trainer. His special interests include curriculum development and organizational leadership.