The Leadership Specialist Master’s Degree program is a comprehensive online program tailored specifically for working professionals. By enrolling in this program, you will acquire invaluable knowledge and skills through courses such as Human Resource Management, Grant Writing, and Community Planning, which have broad applications across various industries and professions. Whether you aim to advance in your current role or transition to a new career, this degree will empower you to achieve your goals.

Our program is characterized by a unique blend of practical experience and rigorous academic content, guided by innovative and best-practice approaches to online learning. Each course adheres to Marshall University’s internal quality standards for online courses, ensuring a superior educational experience. Moreover, all of our full- and part-time faculty members who teach in the program hold certifications in Quality Matters, a nationally recognized review process that guarantees the excellence of online courses and components.

Furthermore, we provide the opportunity to transfer up to 12 credit hours from approved graduate-level Professional Military Education programs as well as regionally accredited colleges and universities. These credits must be earned within the past 7 years at the time of completion of the MA degree, allowing you to accelerate your progress towards graduation. A student may be admitted provisionally with a minimum GPA of 2.5.