The program aims at providing the student with modern knowledge and professional skills related to the management of the educational system, leadership, pedagogical trends and challenges, so that he/she can take a global position in management in the field of education; the program enables the students to understand and criticize the theories and practices relevant to the field of educational management in the context of modern research and professional experience.

The Master of School Administration program emphasizes leadership and problem-solving ability through the educator’s exposure to real-world experiences. An electronic portfolio creates opportunities to do the work of school administrators and establishes a “tool kit” of ideas and materials which will lead to successful leadership in schools.

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Educational Administration program is to prepare students with the training to become effective school administrators. This program will lead to principalship certification at both the elementary and middle school level (CIP 130408) as well as the secondary level (CIP 130409). While there are two CIP codes to designate the certification levels, there is no difference in the program curriculum.

Educational administrators ensure that schools run smoothly and effectively for our students. Steeped in a long tradition of promoting public education, Kean offers three master's degrees and five certificates in educational administration that all focus on preparing visionary school leaders and transformational change agents to respond to shifts in the educational landscape while maintaining an accessible, personable environment.

The graduate program in Educational Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education prepares administrators and educators for leadership demands in colleges or universities and other institutional settings.