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Master of Arts - Urban Leadership


Plan Description


The primary goal of the Urban Leadership M.A. program is to prepare the leaders of education and youth services to lead and manage schools, governmental agencies, business and industry, and non-profit agencies in response to the complex challenges of 21st century society.

The Urban Leadership M.A. program is based upon an approach to education that recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of public-based leadership, where schools, government agencies, non-profit social service agencies, and business and industry are all contributors to the well-being of the community, and as such must develop an understanding of the larger systems impacting the community members they serve.

Educational Leadership Track:

This systems approach to leadership employed in this strand focuses on innovative, results-oriented programs that have helped transform urban communities and schools. Successful Education Strand Urban Leadership graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to (a) create a positive organizational culture that effectively engages members of diverse communities; (b) identify issues and take actions focused on producing meaningful and effective change; (c) manage data and use data-driven decision-making in strategic planning of organizational goals and priorities; (d) ensure transparent accountability processes and procedures that foster community trust; (e) model leadership grounded in integrity and ethical behavior; and, (f)  understand the needs of stakeholders in an urban environment.

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Plan Admission Requirements


 

Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

All applications for admission to the Urban Leadership program are made to the Graduate College but are reviewed by the Urban Leadership Admissions Committee. The committee considers all materials submitted as part of the application process, including training and preparation, general abilities, and previous experience. An online application and official transcripts of all college-level work must be submitted to the Graduate College. Applicants should review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

In addition, the applicant should have:

  1. An earned bachelor’s degree in an acceptable field of undergraduate study.
  2. A GPA of at least 2.75 overall or 3.00 in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate study.
  3. At least 3 years of professional experience.
  4. Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), or Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) scores. GRE is preferred.
  5. A minimum of two letters of recommendation providing evidence of the applicant’s leadership potential and ability to successfully complete graduate-level work.
  6. A résumé indicating educational and professional experience, including leadership experiences.
  7. A writing sample based on a prompt or questions provided by the program.
  8. Individual interview

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements {insert hyperlink}.

Educational Leadership Track:

For students in the Educational Leadership Track, individuals seeking a Nevada endorsement as an administrator of a school must hold a valid elementary, middle school/junior high, secondary or special teaching license (excluding Business and Industry or special qualifications) and provide evidence of 3-years of teaching experience in K-12 schools approved by the state.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements


See Subplan Requirements below.

Subplan 1: Educational Leadership Track

Subplan 1 Requirements: Educational Leadership Track


Total Credits Required: 36

Course Requirements

Foundation Courses – Credits: 6-18

Complete 6-18 credits from the following list of course

 ULD 720 - Introduction to Urban Leadership  

ULD 721 - Governance and the Urban Community

ULD 722 - Research & Analytical Methods  

ULD 723 - Public Goods and Public Finance 

ULD 724 - Organizations and Organizational Behavior 

ULD 725 - Seminar In Organization Theory 

ULD 726 - Law and Public Policy 

Field Experience Course – Credits: 6

ULD 742 - Leadership Field Experience II  

Specialty Area Courses – Credits: 10-22

Complete 10-22 credits of advisor-approved courses.

Capstone Experience – Credits: 2

ULD 780 - Capstone Seminar: Educational Leadership  

 

Degree Requirements

See Plan Degree Requirements below.

 

Graduation Requirements

See Plan Graduation Requirements below.

Plan Degree Requirements


  1. The Urban Leadership M.A. requires 36 credits of approved course work.
  2. All students will meet with an academic advisor and complete a formal degree plan, which must have the approval of the M.P.A. coordinator.
  3. Students must obtain a B average in order to graduate. A student can have no more than one grade less than a B-. It is assumed that students working full time and taking courses on a part-time basis can complete the UL program in two years of study.
  4. Complete a poster presentation as a culminating degree experience. The poster presentation serves as a portfolio and oral comprehensive examination. This presentation will demonstrate candidates’ proficiency in meeting program standards and connecting theory to practice.

Plan Graduation Requirements


  1. Students must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing his/her degree requirements.
  2. The student must complete the capstone experience and poster presentation.