M.A. in Educational Administration and Credential Programs
The M.A. in Educational Administration (K–12) is earned simultaneously with the credential program with one additional research course (Ed Ad 253) and a master’s Action Research thesis project. It is a 2 year, 42 unit program.
The focus area for the K-12 Educational Administration degree can be in one of several cohorts:
- The Preliminary Administrative Credential Tier 1
- The Tier 1 credential with a focus on preparing for leadership in urban high schools. The Urban High School Leadership Program is a partnership arrangement with districts who select potential leaders and support them in the 2 year program. A team approach is used for the research for the Action Research project.
- The Master’s in Teacher Leadership is a partnership arrangement with a district in which teachers who want to earn the M. A. and a Tier 1 credential focus on collaborative leadership and team research for the Action Research project.
- The Professional Administrative Credential Tier 2
Ed Leadership Courses:
| Semester | Course | Description | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2009 | EDAD 200 | School Administrator: The Manager |  |
| EDAD 201 | School Administrator: The Leader | |
|
| Spring 2010 | EDAD 202 | School Administrator: The Educator | |
| Fall 2010 | EDAD 203 | School Administrator: Human Resources Administrator | |
| EDAD 204 | School Administrator: Fiscal and Legal Leadership | |
|
| Spring 2011 | EDAD 205 | School Administrator: Leader in the Community | |
| EDAD 206 | School Administrator: The Advocate for All Children | |
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| Year 2* | EDAD 242 | Internship in School Administration | |
| EDAD 253 | Seminar in Administration in Educational Settings | |
* Special Session Students will be taking EdAd 242B for all four semesters: (4) 3-unit courses over two years, rather than (2) 6-unit courses during year two.
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