Courses of study in the areas of organizational structure and planning, staff development, program development, and program assessment offer practical material pertinent to the job of educational leadership. The program emphasizes development of a management and leadership style for administrators that cultivates growth for both staff members and students. Teaches educators to become effective administrators for educational organizations. Provides competent and effective leaders for educational organizations. The Master of Arts in Educational Administration program consists of 32 semester credits of course work in administration.
Most students focus their work on either elementary or secondary school leadership.
The core of the program consists of nine required courses which total 25 credits. The remaining seven credits may be earned in various ways. Students may take approved elective courses from the master's program in administration, in education, or from the licensure program. Electives may also be taken from other programs with prior approval. Education Study, an independent study project carried out under the supervision of an advisor, can count for up to three credits.