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                               Upon completion of the program, candidates will receive an M.A. in Educational Leadership
                                 & Administration, which qualifies them for higher education administrative careers
                                 that may include the following job opportunities: Academic Advising, Admissions and
                                 Enrollment, Adult Programs, Alumnus Associations and Services,  Administration Assessment,
                                 Athletics and Coaching, Bursar and Student Accounts,  Development and Fundraising,
                                 Distance Education Programs, Financial Aid, Human Resources, International Programs, 
                                 Legal Affairs, Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action, Registrar, Residence
                                 Life and Housing, Program Director, Student Services Director and Curriculum Coordinator. 
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                               To apply for admission to this program, candidates should go here and then follow the instructions provided on this homepage in submitting their application
                                 online. Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, (except 海角社区),
                                 are required. Questions about the application process should be directed to the Office
                                 of Graduate and Professional Studies at 海角社区, (773) 995-2404 or
                                 grad-admissions@csu.edu 
                              
                              To request for more information:  Please Click here 
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                               In addition to meeting the university鈥檚 general admission requirements, the applicant
                                 must: 
                              
                              
                                 
                                 - Have an earned bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited college or university;
 
                                 
                                 - Submit official transcripts from all Colleges/Universities attended (except 海角社区).
                                    A 3.0 GPA (on a 4-point grading scale) is required for full admission to the program,
                                    while a 2.75 GPA is needed for conditional admission.
 
                                 
                                 - Provide (in the online application system) a written and concise statement of purpose,
                                    describing his/her academic and research background, career goals, and reason for
                                    applying to this degree program. Please be specific in explaining how the course offerings
                                    and faculty expertise of this program fit your educational and career objectives.
 
                                 
                                 - Provide two letters of recommendation (in the online application system) from persons
                                    familiar with his/her educational background and work experience.
 
                                  
                              
                              Additional Required Documents for International Applicants Only:
                              
                              
                                 
                                 - A course-by-course transcript evaluation from Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE)
                                    or World Educational Services (WES).
 
                                 
                                 - Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS Official Score Report or Waiver Application
 
                                 
                                 - International Student Packet: - Bank Statement; and Notarized Financial Statement
                                    Form and Certificate of Sponsorship.
 
                                  
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                                 - ELCF 5010: Curriculum Development and Learning Theories (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5130: Human Relations and Leadership (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5380: Collective Negotiations (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5400: Higher Education Administration Law (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5410: Proposal Development for Government and Private Funding (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5600: Seminar in Finance and Budget for Higher Education (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5780: Practicum in Higher Education Administration I (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5790: Practicum in Higher Education Administration II (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5920: Organization and Governance in Higher Education (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ELCF 5930: Higher Education Admin and Evaluation (3 credit hours)
 
                                 
                                 - ED 5960 Fundamentals of Educational Research (3 credit hours)
 
                                  
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                                 - The candidate must successfully complete all required credit hours for the program.
 
                                 
                                 - A GPA of 3.0 or better must be maintained in the program and is required for degree
                                    completion.
 
                                 
                                 - All coursework for the degree, including transfer credits, must have been completed
                                    within the six years allowed for program completion.
 
                                 
                                 - The candidate must successfully complete required internship experience (24 credit
                                    hour prerequisite**)
 
                                 
                                 - Professional Portfolio (required by the end of the practicum experience, which is
                                    completed during ELCF 5790. This portfolio must be uploaded into Live text for grading purposes.
 
                                  
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                               Dr. Olanipekun Laosebikan, Program Facilitator, Higher Education Administration Program 
                              
                              Department of Advanced Studies in Education 
                              
                              College of Education Building, Room 319 9501 South King Drive Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598 
                              
                              Phone: (773) 995-2086 
                              
                              E-mail: olaosebi@csu.edu 
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