Students in this progam will be earning an M.A., and have the option of also earning the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Prospective students will submit two applications-one to the university for the M.A. and one to the program-by posted deadlines. Both applications should be submitted at the same time. Program application deadlines may vary. Visit the College of Education website for program details, application guidelines and materials, and application deadlines (http://www.csulb.edu/college-of-education/graduate-studies-office/prospective-students/deadlines-and-application-packets). All university regulations governing the master’s degree apply to college programs. Program requirements published in the University Catalog in effect during the year a student begins the program are the requirements the student will be held to (catalog rights).
Educational administrators serve in many capacities. No matter what position an administrator holds within a TK-12 educational organization, all efforts should be directed at supporting equitable academic opportunity and achievement for all students. The courses in the M.A. in Educational Administration with preliminary administrative services credential program are designed to prepare leaders for this important work. Emphasis is placed on (1) examining the role of a school leader, with heavy emphasis on instructional leadership, (2) using data to solve problems of practice, (3) leading school improvement to create more equitable schools, (4) managing and guiding change, and (5) working collaboratively with diverse families and communities. The program’s primary mission is to educate students who will assume leadership positions in diverse, urban, TK-12 schools and districts. Visit the program website for program details (http://www.csulb.edu/college-of-education/educational-administration).
