Master of Arts in Educational Administration

The Master of Arts in Educational Administration specializes in TK-12, which prepares candidates to effectively lead educational organizations TK-12. Candidates enroll in coursework that is aligned with the CTC CAPEs and complete 120 hours of administrative fieldwork. The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program is integrated in with the MA.

In addition to core and elective courses, Master's students take a research course and complete the requirements with either a thesis or a comprehensive exam.

Students who elect to complete a thesis or the evaluation class may include the units as part of the required units. The Comprehensive Evaluation Class is designed to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge of the field of school administration. This course is offered once each semester and during summer session. Students may enroll in the evaluation class no earlier than the last semester in which coursework is taken excluding one section of fieldwork. Approval to retake the evaluation class may be contingent upon completion of additional designated courses.

A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in all courses;

TK-12 candidates also need:

Verification of minimum of four years of documented full-time teaching, counseling, library or nursing experience in a school setting under a valid credential; substitute teaching does not apply;
Valid California teaching, pupil personnel, library, health services credential or full-time designated subject credential (with B.A.);
Successful completion of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).

Community College/Higher Education candidates also need:

Verification of at least three years of professional experience in a community college or other higher education institution.
Verification of completion of B.A. or B. S. degree.

TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550) or IELTS (General: 6.0 total band score).

Application Deadline: Spring: December 15: Fall: July 15