Program Overview

Preparing students to be influential leaders in educational policies in the following areas:

• Private research and development firms
• International development organizations
• Universities
• Local and regional school districts
• State offices of education
• Federal regional education laboratories
• U.S. Department of Education

Application Process

Complete the BYU Graduate Studies Application

• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• College Transcripts
• Statement of Intent
• Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and TOEFL)
• Ecclesiastical endorsement

Find and submit the program application on the BYU Graduate Studies website.

Costs & Aid

The cost of attendance is a significant factor in deciding where to attend graduate school. BYU consistently ranks as a best value University. The Department of Educational Leadership offers scholarships, and part-time teaching and research assistantships.

Tutition for thr 2019-2020 school year:

For more details on the cost of attendance and the ways to find funding, see Finance Your Education.

Graduation Requirements

• 21 Core course credits
• 3 Core choice credits
• 9 Elective course credits (Choose from 8 total courses)
• Internship
• Thesis
• Comprehensive Examination

For more information graduation requirements are also listed on the Curriculum Study list.