Master of Arts in Education/Teaching Credential and Master of Arts in Education, Leadership and Change Admissions
The Antioch University Los Angeles Education Department maintains a Teaching Credential program with an optional Master of Arts in Education degree for credentialed K-12 educators, and a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Leadership and Change (MAEx) degree program that is designed for those interested broadly in education in its various social, cultural, and political contexts, and who seek to work as change agents in either formal institutional environments or in a nonformal community basis.
New students are admitted every Fall (October), Winter (January), Spring (April) and Summer (July) quarter.
To be considered for admission to the MA in Education, Leadership and Change program, you must submit the following materials to the Admissions Office:
- The Online Application. Paper application available upon request.
- The $60 non-refundable Application Fee. Payment may be made in the form of a credit card, check or money order made payable to Antioch University.
- The Admissions Essay.
- All official transcripts. Request one copy of official transcripts to be sent directly to the Admissions Office at Antioch University Los Angeles from all other previously attended institutions of higher education, including the institution from which you received your accredited bachelor's degree. A student copy of a transcript may be submitted with your application, but official transcripts are required upon admission. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better is generally required for admission to the MAEx Program. If your GPA is lower, you may still apply to the Program by providing an explanation that fully discloses your belief that your GPA does not represent your true academic abilities.
- A current resume. Your resume should include all paid and volunteer positions. Specify name(s) of organization(s), dates of affiliation, your title(s) and responsibilities, and the names and phone numbers of your supervisors.
- Two Recommendation Forms. Select at least two people to complete Recommendation Forms on your behalf. Recommendation Forms should be sent directly to the Admissions Office by individuals who can comment on your qualifications for the program. If you have experience with children and/or in a school, be sure that one of your recommendations describes your skills in that context. Additional Recommendation Forms may enhance the quality of your application.
All application materials submitted become part of an applicant's file and cannot be returned.
When you are ready to start the application process, simply click on the Apply Online button along the left hand side of your screen. You can always save your application and come back to it at any time, but remember that your application cannot be processed until all items are complete and you have officially submitted the online form.
If you are interested in obtaining financial aid, please visit the Financial Aid section of our website and review the information provided. We encourage you to begin the financial aid application process immediately. Please do not wait until you are admitted to fill out the financial aid application – the process takes time so Antioch University recommends beginning the process when you first apply.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
