What You’ll Learn

In Vermont State’s M.A. in Leadership Studies, you will gain a deep foundational knowledge in leadership while also putting your learning into practice through original projects in real-work settings.   

From the foundations and models of leadership, design, and system thinking, to diversity studies, ethical leadership, and scholar-practitioner methods of inquiry, each 5-credit course offers the time for focused study and meaningful interactions with peers and faculty.  

Outside the Classroom, In the Community 

In the M.A. in Leadership Studies program, you will use practitioner inquiry to pilot projects in your workplace, social, or community setting as a means of developing your ability to conduct everyday leadership.

Schedule an appointment with the Program Director in advance to discuss program details.

Apply with any bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.75 or higher; application essay; GRE not required; international applicants see specific requirements.

Two letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to your readiness for graduate study. One letter for graduates of a VSC college of university.

Begin studies as a non-matriculated student while gathering application materials.