Leadership for Educational Equity
Admission
Entrance requirements:
- A master's degree, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and acceptable GRE scores
- Current employment as a school or district administrator, or proven leadership in other educational settings
- A position in, or affiliation with, a school district, charter organization or other educational reform agency where students can conduct research
- Excellent letters of recommendation from supervisors or other knowledgeable individuals
- Promising management and leadership expertise
- An understanding of diversity and urban education issues
- A commitment to achieving equity and excellence in urban public school systems
Applications are available online at:
http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/prospective
Telephone: (510) 642-0841
Procedures:
Application material is submitted. GRE scores are forwarded. All completed application files will be read by the admissions committee. Promising applicants will be invited for a an interview on campus. Final admissions decisions are made. Course work commences.
Timeline:
Information session: Fall
Last GRE test taking date for admission: February 2009
Application deadline: January 16, 2009
Interview dates: Mid-February (applicants will be notified of the exact date)
Admissions letters sent out: Late March
Orientation: June 22, 2009
First day of class: June 24, 2009
LEEP Day (get-together of new and continuing students, faculty and alumni): Late June