{"id":2,"date":"2016-04-14T17:48:44","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T17:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-10-03T09:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T14:42:15","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Leadership Studies &#8211; Leadership Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Program Overview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-3\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-11.51.28-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-197\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-11.51.28-AM.png\" alt=\"MALS Pamphlet\" width=\"424\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-11.51.28-AM.png 1820w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-11.51.28-AM-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-11.51.28-AM-802x1024.png 802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-9\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p>The Leadership Specialist Master&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Top Rated Online Master&#8217;s Programs<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/marshall-university-OEDU0415\/education\">U.S. News<\/a> has recognized the College of Education and Professional Development&#8217;s online master&#8217;s degree programs as one of the leading options in the United States. Our fully accredited master&#8217;s programs are distinguished by their commitment to excellence and a faculty composed of seasoned professionals. We prioritize the delivery of high-quality education at an affordable cost.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan of Study<\/h2>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/files\/2024\/01\/Leadership-Specialist-POS-2023_24.pdf\">plan of study<\/a>\u00a0for a look at core required courses and elective courses for this program.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>To contact us for more information on the program, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/directory\/leadership-studies\/\">https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/directory\/leadership-studies\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"py-8 first:mt-0 mt-8 \">\n\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center lg:grid lg:items-center lg:[grid-template-columns:auto_1fr]\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tw-[140px] h-[140px] lg:w-[200px] lg:h-[200px]\n\t\t\t\t\t\trounded-full overflow-hidden shrink-0\n\t\t\t\t\t\trelative z-[3] mb-[-70px]\n\t\t\t\t\t\tlg:mb-0 lg:ml-10 lg:[grid-column:1] lg:[grid-row:1] lg:z-[2]\n\t\t\t\t\t\tborder-[5px] border-white\n\t\t\t\t\t\tshadow-[0_8px_32px_rgba(0,0,0,0.15)]\n\t\t\t\t\t\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/491\/files\/external\/314b9693486e9482d18217e85c1ea90c.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/491\/files\/external\/314b9693486e9482d18217e85c1ea90c.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/mals\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/491\/files\/external\/314b9693486e9482d18217e85c1ea90c.png 500w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"200px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"h-full w-full object-cover\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trounded-2xl relative overflow-hidden flex flex-col justify-center\n\t\t\t\t\t\tlg:[grid-column:1\/-1] lg:[grid-row:1]\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpx-8 pb-10 pt-[90px]\n\t\t\t\t\t\tlg:py-14 lg:pr-14\n\t\t\t\t\t\tlg:pl-[280px]\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmin-h-[240px]\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttext-center lg:text-left\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-green-dark) 0%, var(--color-green) 100%);\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute pointer-events-none w-[300px] h-[300px] bottom-[-70px] right-[-50px] opacity-[0.06]\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 640\" class=\"w-full h-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M96 280C96 213.7 149.7 160 216 160L224 160C241.7 160 256 174.3 256 192C256 209.7 241.7 224 224 224L216 224C185.1 224 160 249.1 160 280L160 288L224 288C259.3 288 288 316.7 288 352L288 416C288 451.3 259.3 480 224 480L160 480C124.7 480 96 451.3 96 416L96 280zM352 280C352 213.7 405.7 160 472 160L480 160C497.7 160 512 174.3 512 192C512 209.7 497.7 224 480 224L472 224C441.1 224 416 249.1 416 280L416 288L480 288C515.3 288 544 316.7 544 352L544 416C544 451.3 515.3 480 480 480L416 480C380.7 480 352 451.3 352 416L352 280z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative z-[1]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-xl font-medium italic leading-relaxed lg:text-2xl text-white\/95 hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a student in the Leadership Specialist online master&#8217;s degree program at Marshall, I have received practical, real-world instruction. The professors in the program are student-focused, talented educators. The staff works together balancing a challenging graduate level educational environment while maintaining the one-on-0ne rapport with the Student. The plan of study is clearly laid out to the students from the start and you are guided through each phase of the program that puts you in the best position to succeed while maintaining the demanding pace that is required while still in uniform. 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As a student, I have enjoyed the balanced approach of theory and practical learning found in the program. I have found tremendous value in the content in the classes, even with nearly a decade of work in nonprofits behind me. The program has been a fantastic investment. In addition to the learning and the content, the online format ins manageable with my professional, personal, and family commitments. The faculty are knowledgable, supportive and approachable! 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