The master’s degree concentration in Educational Administration is designed to prepare practicing educators for a career in preK-12 school administration. Practical situations in school settings are thematically integrated with theory in all aspects of the curriculum. Coursework emphasizes the development of knowledge, skills and dispositions characteristic of effective and innovative administrative leaders. These include development of effective skills for problem solving, conflict resolution, working with diverse individuals and communities and current leadership strategies. The program prepares candidates to:
- Facilitate the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning shared and supported by the school community
- Advocate, nurture, and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
- Ensure management of the learning organization including operations and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
- Collaborate with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
- Model a personal code of ethics and developing professional leadership capacity.
- Understand, respond to, and influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
Concurrent Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
A Preliminary Administrative Services Credential may be obtained concurrently with the Master of Arts in Education with a Matriculation sheets for the newly approved program can be obtained from Program Directors or advisors.
Applicants must hold a valid teaching or PPS credential and have a total of three years full-time teaching experience prior to being recommended for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Interested candidates should see the Hufstedler School of Education credential analyst for additional admission and credential requirements.
Candidates seeking the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential without the MA are not required to take the three-unit research seminar (ELM 7885).
The Administrative Services Credential Program at Alliant is CCTC accredited and has been designed to provide the practicing professional with an appropriate course of study that will culminate in an Alliant recommendation for a credential. The Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Educational Administration may be obtained by taking two additional courses beyond the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
Admissions Requirements for MAEd om Educational Administration
Applicants must satisfy the requirements stipulated in HSOE General Graduate Admissions Requirements section of this catalog as well as meeting the ELM and TESOL Masters Degree Program Admissions Requirements .
Recommendation for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility
To obtain a recommendation to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, or the Certificate of Eligibility, a student must submit to the Credential Office:
- Proof of completed coursework, fieldwork and other requirements.
- Formal recommendation from the faculty coordinator.
- All official transcripts (including Alliant) on file
- Official transcripts of CBEST.
- Mainstreaming requirements.
- Completed CCTC application.
- A letter verifying three years of experience in a K-12 California public school and/or an offer of employment in an administrative position.
- A copy of valid California Teaching or Service Credential.
The Master’s Degree in Educational Administration requires 27 units of course on a semester term system. The courses are described below.
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