The department is dedicated to serving students seeking educational leadership roles in public, private and parochial schools, colleges, universities, non-profit organizations and other education policy organizations. Programs of study leading to the degrees Master of Arts, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy are individualized to meet student needs. Candidates may broaden their knowledge and understanding of the process of education, improve their professional techniques or prepare for leadership positions or careers in the human service professions. Academic excellence, service, managerial competence, ethics, diversity, values and visionary leadership are department programmatic goals.

The department is at home in a state-of-the-art facility on the Seton Hall campus, yet is also takes its programs to many other educational and government sites that offer the technology to keep pace with current training requirements. Many courses are available in the evening and on weekends to meet the needs of working professionals.

The Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy offers programs of study leading to the following degrees:

• Master of Arts
• Educational Specialist
• Doctor of Education
• Doctor of Philosophy

In general, the department prepares persons to qualify for administrative positions in elementary and secondary schools, higher education, state and federal organizations, and in other public and private schools and institutions. All Master's Degree and Education Specialist programs align and correlate with the ISLLC/NCATE standards for Education Leadership.

Application and Admission
Applicants to graduate study in the College of Education and Human Services are expected to meet the general University qualitative requirements for admission and comply with its admission procedures.

Applicants for admission to graduate study in the College of Education and Human Services must take either the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Exam. For information concerning the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the dates on which they are administered, students should contact The Career Center, (973) 761-9355. Test results must be no more than five years old.

Program descriptions include specific admission requirements.

Requirements for Graduate Matriculation
College of Education and Human Services Master’s degree students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Doctoral and Ed.S. candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25. Students who fall below these levels are subject to departmental review and action. Adequate academic performance is necessary but not sufficient for continuation and completion of College of Education and Human Services programs.

The College is concerned that the professionals it prepares to work with others in helping relationships, demonstrate technical, ethical and interpersonal competency in their chosen field, particularly through field experiences. Despite adequate academic performance, as measured by the GPA, students may be denied a recommendation for certification and/or for graduation, if, in the judgment of the faculty, they do not demonstrate acceptable ethical, technical and professional behavior. Where possible, the faculty will assist students in remedying deficiencies.