Master of Education in Educational Administration
Tempe, USA
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 225 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Master of Education in Educational Administration is a 36-credit program designed for graduate level educators who are presently teachers or administrators in a school setting and have regular weekly access to a school and classrooms. The Master of Education in Educational Administration will provide opportunities for educators to learn and develop skills and strategies in the areas of school management, law, finance, and instructional supervision to be an effective leader.
The goal of the program is to develop scholars-practitioners who will learn and practice advanced skills in designing, implementing and analyzing effective research-based strategies in school leadership so they can provide an active, positive and effective leadership in the school environment. All students enrolled in the Master of Education in Educational Administration degree program will demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills related to PSEL and NELP organization standards. These standards are approved by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).
The standards focus on the following areas:
- Effective leadership – using data-based decision making
- Effective teaching – utilizing research-based practices
- Student learning with high expectations for all
- School culture of fairness and respect for all
- Continuous monitoring of progress
- Professional development
- Staff, student, parent, and community involvement
Ideal Students
The master’s degree programs at Acacia University are designed for certified teachers who want to acquire advanced expertise in education. Gain the skills to provide your students with the best learning foundation possible.
Scholarships and Funding
Curriculum
Required courses
- EDA509 Essential Instructional Strategies
- EDA519 Child and Adolescent Development
- EDA529 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- EDA539 Special Needs Students
- EDA549 Principles of School Leadership and Management
- EDA559 Education Law
- EDA569 Education Finance
- EDA579 Foundations of Elementary and Secondary Education
- EDA589 Personnel Management and Supervision
- EDA599 Principles of Continuous Improvement
- EDA609 Mentored Practicum/Administrative Internship
- EDA619 Portfolio Project
Transfer Credits
Acacia University recognizes the prior learning of admitted students by awarding credit for courses at the graduate level, completed at an accredited institution, and documented through official transcript when the credit is applicable to the student’s degree program at Acacia University. As many as twelve (12) credits may be transferred.
If an applicant has earned a degree at another university, credits from that degree cannot be transferred or used for an additional degree at Acacia University.
The acceptance of transfer credits between institutions lies within the discretion of the receiving college or university. Credits earned at other institutions may or may not be accepted by Acacia University. Likewise, credits earned at Acacia University may or may not be accepted by another institution depending upon its own programs, policies, and regulations. Students planning to complete credits for a graduate degree in another college, university, or graduate school are advised to contact the Admissions Office of such institution in advance of applying.
Program Outcome
At the end of this program, students will be able to
- Given a scenario, recommend supervisory practises based on leadership standards, leadership theories, and critical success factors
- Identify characteristics of effective schools and explain opportunities and strategies for improving schools
- For a given instructional need, identify and explain appropriate research-based effective teaching strategies for special education, ESL, and struggling students
- Outline resources and processes for data-based decision making for strategic planning and school improvement
- Develop a plan to implement a Professional Learning Community via a focused culture, climate, and communication strategies in an established school
- Create a team leadership Supervisory Platform that implements your vision for education leadership in terms of duties and responsibilities
- Determine appropriate approaches to developmental supervision and professional development
- Explain pertinent laws related to special needs, discrimination, discipline, and personnel
- Create a supervisory plan that implements both clinical supervision and differentiated supervision
- Explain the role of the principal in managing school facilities and fiscal management
- For a given school setting, propose strategies for community relations, parent involvement, and internal communication
- Complete a Portfolio Project demonstrating research and analysis skills related to a pertinent school topic
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the program in a mentored practicum (internship) in both an administrative setting and with online students in the master’s program
- Design a plan for implementing district and state policies to address specific teacher supervision and evaluation issues
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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