Education M.A.: School Administration Concentration

Program Courses

(24 units)

• EDAD 5801 - Vision of Teaching and Learning: Improvement of Instruction and Student Achievement, and Work Experience Project
• EDAD 5802 - Educational Leadership: Human and Economic Resources and Work Experience Project
• EDAD 5803 - Educational Leadership: Organizational Management, Personal Ethics, and Work Experience Project
• EDAD 5804 - Educational Leadership: Legal Framework and School Governance
• EDAD 5805 - Diverse Learning Communities: Political, Cultural, and Social Implications, and Work Experience Project

Graduate Core Courses

 (9 units)

Option 1: Thesis

• EDGS 5510 - Introduction to Educational Research
   
• EDGS 5600 - Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education
    or
• EDGS 5610 - Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education
   
• EDGS 5990 - Thesis
   

Option 2: Project

• EDGS 5510 - Introduction to Educational Research
   
• EDGS 5600 - Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education
    or
• EDUC 5340 - Action Research: Mixed Methods Design for Practitioners
   
• EDGS 5960 - Project
   

Option 3: Comprehensive Examination

• EDGS 5510 - Introduction to Educational Research
   
• Elective Coursework (6 units)*
• Comprehensive Examination**

*Candidates will enroll in 2 elective courses approved by the College of Education Graduate council.  See the List of Courses that Satisfy Requirements for Curriculum and Instruction M.A. Programs for course information and scheduling.

**The comprehensive examination requirement is satisfied by the submission of a passing score from the current state-wide assessment for school administrator licensure adopted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).  The candidate is responsible for registering for the examination and paying all required fees.  Additional information regarding the assessment may be found on the CTC website (http://www.ctc.ca.gov).  A passing score is valid for 7 years following issuance by the CTC (or its contracting agency).

Note:  See course description for EDGS 7005  (continuing Thesis or Project) for required Thesis/Project continuous enrollment.