MA in Educational Leadership (BC) or MA in Leadership
Educators influence others on a daily basis. For this reason, trained leaders are invaluable assets in any educational institution. Trinity Western’s MA in Educational Leadership or MA in Leadership for education equips its students with the skill set and confidence to positively impact others in various educational settings. Those who can benefit from this stream include principals and prospective principals, department chairs, grade coordinators, teachers wanting to explore leadership opportunities, and even persons in non-school educational environments. The MAEL program is recognized by the Teacher Qualification Service of British Columbia for salary scale purposes.
Combining online learning year-round and classroom modules in the summer, TWU’s MAEL or MA Lead program offers top-level leadership training in a dynamic and innovative format. Multiple options are offered to suit your individual needs. Complete this 36-credit program in 26 months through our part-time option, or finish in 13 months with our full-time option. A 24-month graduate certificate option (18 credits) is also offered to students whose time and finances are at a premium, but could be interested in eventually laddering their certificate into a full degree.
Option 1: Part Time Degree (26 Months)
| Summer 1 (JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 500 LDRS 591 |
Fall Quarter (SEPT - NOV) Online LDRS 504 LDRS 696 begins |
Winter Quarter (JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter (MAR - MAY) Online 1 course |
| Summer 2 (JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 503 LDRS 502 |
Fall Quarter (SEPT - NOV) Online 1 course |
Winter Quarter (JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter (MAR - MAY) Online 1 course |
| Summer 3 Online LDRS 501 LDRS 696 LIP complete |
Graduate in 26-36 months |
Part–time study commences July or August.
Learners are working professionals who are willing to spend dedicated time each week for 26-36 months to earn an MA or MAEL degree to complete 36 credits.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 2 courses each summer = 4 courses
- 6 courses online for 10 weeks each = 6 courses
- 1 compacted online course for 4 weeks at end for Y2 = 1 course
- 1 capstone course – LDRS 696 : Leadership Integration Project
Option 2: Full Time Degree (13 Months)
| Summer 1 (AUGUST) On Campus LDRS 500 LDRS 591 |
Fall Quarter (AUG - NOV) Online LDRS 504 LDRS 696 begins +1 course |
Winter Quarter (JAN - MAR) Online 2 courses |
Spring Quarter (MAR - MAY) Online 2 courses |
| Summer 2 (JUNE) Online LDRS 501 |
Summer 2 (AUGUST) On Campus LDRS 503 LDRS 502 LDRS 696 LIP complete |
Graduate in 13 months |
Full–time accelerated study commences in August.
Learners are professionals who are not working and who are willing to earn an MA Lead degree in 13-18 months.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 2 courses each summer = 4 courses
- 6 courses online for 10 weeks each = 6 courses
- 1 compacted online course for 4 weeks in June = 1 course
- 1 capstone course – LDRS 696 : Leadership Integration Project
Option 3: Graduate Certificate - ladders into MA Lead degree (13 Months)
| Summer 1 (JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 590 LDRS 500 |
Fall Quarter (SEP - NOV) Online 1 course |
Winter Quarter (JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter (MAR - MAY) Online 1 course Ladder decision |
| Summer 2 (JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 503 |
Complete in 13-18 months |
Graduate Certificate study commences in July or August.
Learners are professionals who are working and willing to earn an MA Lead certificate of 18 credits in 18-24 months, which can be laddered directly to the degree (36 credits) if they wish.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 1-2 courses each summer = LDRS 500, 591, and 503
- 3 courses online for 10 weeks each = stream specific courses
Leadership Studies in Canada - MAEL
All learners must complete five leadership specialization courses for the MAEL degree. The Education Stream is designed for formal and informal leadership in educational settings. Courses are designed for principals and prospective principals, department chairs, grade coordinators, and teachers wanting to explore leadership opportunities. Learners choosing the Education Stream must currently hold a BEd degree or equivalent. The Education Stream leads to a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership degree (MAEL), and is recognized by the Teacher Qualification Service of British Columbia for salary scale purposes.
Common Courses taken on Campus
- LDRS 500: Leadership Foundations – Y1
- LDRS 591: Scholarly Inquiry – Y1
- LDRS 502: Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution – Y2
- LDRS 503: Results-Based leadership – Y2
Common Courses taken online
- LDRS 504: Leadership Values & Ethics – 10 weeks in Y1
- LDRS 501: Strategic Leadership – 4 weeks compacted in Y2
Common Courses completed independently by each learner
- LDRS 696: Leadership Integration project
- Or LDRS 690/ 691: Major paper – with Director approval
Stream Specialization Courses taken online
- EDUC LDRS 620: Worldview Foundation of Educational Leadership
- EDUC LDRS 623E: Developing Educational programs
- EDUC LDRS 624E: School Leadership & Supervision
- EDUC LDRS 625E: School Leadership & Dynamics of Change
- EDUC LDRS 626E: Leadership of Contemporary Issues
Learners who take MA Lead with an Education specialization may take 1 course from another Stream if they do not intend to apply to BC’s Teacher Qualification Service for category upgrade after graduation.
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