Program Overview

Program Timeline
Overview
How to Apply
Costs and Aid
Graduation Requirements

Education Policy Studies

Course Map

*Courses will be offered in the evenings to allow for those working full-time to participate in this program
Admitted students will automatically receive a $1000 first term scholarship
Fall 1
Winter 1
Required Courses
Fall 2
Required Courses
EDLF 621
688R or 699R
Electives
Winter 2
Required Courses
EDLF 655
688R or 699R
Elective Courses
F1
W1
F2
W2
Detailed Course List

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, or GMAT, or LSAT, and, if English is your second language, the TOEFL or CAE, or E3PT, or IELTS)
  • 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.

Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year:

Semester Charges

Credit Hours
Latter-Day Saint
Non-Latter-Day Saint
8.5+
$3,966
$7,932
0.5-8.0
$467/credit
$934/credit

Term Charges

Credit Hours
Latter-Day Saint
Non-Latter-Day Saint
4.5+
$1,984
$3,966
0.5-4.0
$467/credit
$934/credit

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.

Application Deadline:May 1
 dbaum@byu.edu
 801-422-1709
 306E MCKB

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