Master of Arts in Educational Administration
Short program. Lasting impact.
The Master of Arts in Educational Administration degree program is normally a 1-year program of intensive, advanced coursework, culminating in the presentation of your Action Research Project to schools and the greater research community in May.
Program Highlights
- Cohort-based learning environment
- Saturday classes
- Technology-infused instruction
- Design your own Action Research Project
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of 24 units of study in the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program
- Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) is required for unconditional acceptance to this graduate degree program.
Curriculum
- EDAD 575- Introduction to Action Research, 3 units
- EDAD 576- Research Framework & Design, 3 unit
- EDAD 577- Data Collection & Analysis, 3 units
- EDAD 579- Synthesis for School Leadership, 2 units
Admissions: Take the first step toward a career in leadership
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What’s required for admissions?
- Completion of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program
- Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE)
- Recommendation by Faculty
- Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.
Career Options: Become an agent of change
- After earning a Master of Arts in Educational Administration, you will potentially be eligible for higher level leadership positions within your school district or organization.
- Want to go even further? You may want to continue on to a doctoral program to further your research skills and interests.
Learning Outcomes: How this degree helps you give back
- Conduct and apply research theory and practices to solve real-life problems at your school site.
- Engage in action research learning as a means of understanding the impact of school systems
- Apply a theoretical understanding of inquiry through the context and culture of your school sites
- Develop a depth of understanding of the related research that grounds your own action research project
- Deepen critical reflection practices
