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Degree Purpose
The purpose of the M.A. in Educational Leadership and Administration is to prepare individuals for educational administrative and supervisory positions at the middle management level. In addition, the program also prepares graduates for professional opportunities associated with higher education entry and mid level administrative or research positions.
Program Goal
The goal of the Higher Education Administration program option is to prepare individuals for entry and mid-level managerial or research positions offered at community, senior colleges and universities. The option is also intended to improve the skills of those individuals who currently serve in administrative positions at such institutions.
Higher Education Administration Program Requirements
The program option requires 33 semester hours of core coursework, which includes the practica. An additional 3 semester hours must be taken from the approved program option’s elective course list.
Careers
Upon completion of the program, individuals will receive a M.A. in Educational Leadership and Administration, and will qualify for higher education administrative careers which may include the following: Assistant Dean, Research Assistant, Program Director, Student Services Director and Curriculum Coordinator.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to meeting the university’s general admission requirements, the applicant must: a. have an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; b. have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a four-point grading scale; c. provide written verification of two full years of educational work related experience from a school district or higher education personnel officer; d. provide two letters of recommendation from two different school administrators and/or supervisors who are familiar with the applicant’s educational work related experience. All verification and recommendation letters must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies.
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