Programs


Master of Education in Administration

The Master of Education Degree in Administration is a self-paced learning program, which may be completed off campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.

The Master of Education Degree in Administration requires students to satisfy  the following course requirements: 27 semester units (9 core courses) in Education; plus, 9 additional units (3 courses) for a total of 36 semester units.


Prerequisites to Admission

An applicant must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education; or, a Bachelor’s Degree in another field may be considered if the Admission Committee evaluation indicates that the applicant has the necessary foundation to succeed in the program.

Master of Education in Administration Core Courses

Courses required are listed below. Course descriptions for the Master of Education in Administration Core Courses may be found by following this link: Course Descriptions

  • EDU 501 Integrating Technology into Teaching
  • EDU 507 Cultural Issues in Education
  • EDU 510 Models of Teaching 
  • EDU 520 Leadership and Organizational Behavior 
  • EDU 526 Supervision of Instruction
  • EDU 529 Educational Personnel Management
  • EDU 532 School - Community Relations
  • EDU 540 Career Development
  • GRM 697 The Research Process

Using one of the options shown below, nine additional units may be completed.

Option 1 (9 semester units)
The M.Ed. in Administration Candidate may develop a Master's Thesis under faculty guidance.

  • GRM 698 Proposal for the Master's Thesis (3 semester units)
  • GRM 699 The Master's Thesis (6 semester units)

Or

Option 2 (9 semester units)
Satisfy the following 3 courses:

  • EDU 545 Leadership and Technology
  • EDU 546 Public Policy
  • EDU 547 Legal Aspects of Education

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