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Program Overview
Prepare to meet the rising demand for school administrators who aim to lead change in diverse organizations while inspiring achievement across challenging student populations. Our Master of Science in Educational Administration online program gives you the knowledge and credentials you need to prepare for leadership roles in increasingly complex school systems.
$10,074
Total Tuition
as few as 10 months
Program Duration
30
Credit Hours
This 30 credit-hour program is designed to enhance your ability to pass required Texas Education Agency principal exams, such as the new Principal 268 and Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) Certification Assessment. Taught by experienced practitioners, the M.S. Ed Admin curriculum emphasizes organizational and instructional leadership to help you develop exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on supporting student success.
Coursework includes Principalship; Advanced Problems in Supervision; Public School Law; and Foundations of Educational Research. You will complete the program with a practicum so you can demonstrate key competencies under the supervision of a university supervisor and a field mentor in at least three different education levels (elementary, middle and high school).
Our accelerated, 7-week courses are delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals. You can complete your degree in as few as 10 months.
As a graduate of the M.S. in Educational Administration online program, you will be able to:- Lead the development and implementation of campus teaching and learning processes, including understanding the legal basis for education emphasis in federal and state laws
- Facilitate a vision of learning, communicate effectively and act in a legal and ethical manner with a variety of stakeholders
- Apply the principles of effective leadership and management to ensure a safe and effective learning environment
The Texas A&M International University College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Tuition
Tuition for the Master of Science in Educational Administration online program is affordable, and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.
In-State Tuition:
The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.
Per Credit Hour
$335.81
Per Three Credit Course
$1,007.43
Program Tuition
$10,074
Out-of-State Tuition:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Three Credit Course | Program Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| $973.91 | $2,920.82 | $29,208.20 |
Calendar
The Master of Science in Educational Administration program is delivered online, featuring 7-week courses and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 08/28/18 | 08/14/18 | 08/21/18 | 08/23/18 | 08/27/18 |
| Fall II | 10/22/18 | 10/08/18 | 10/15/18 | 10/17/18 | 10/19/18 |
| Spring I | 01/22/19 | 01/07/19 | 01/14/18 | 01/16/19 | 01/18/19 |
| Spring II | 03/18/19 | 03/04/19 | 03/11/19 | 03/13/19 | 03/18/19 |
| Summer I | 05/13/19 | 04/29/19 | 05/06/19 | 05/08/19 | 05/10/19 |
| Summer II | 07/08/19 | 06/24/19 | 07/01/19 | 07/03/19 | 07/05/19 |
Admissions
To apply for the Master of Science in Educational Administration online program, you must hold a bachelor's degree and submit transcripts verifying a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. In addition, you need a valid teaching certificate and two years of teaching experience.
MS Ed Admin online admission requirements- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate hours
- Texas teacher certificate
- Two years teaching experience, service record will be required to be submitted prior to university decision is made.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:
Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 206
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712.
[close-]Courses
Curriculum for the Master of Science in Educational Administration online program is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours), including a fixed first course (EDAM 5301: School Administration) and and a two-part practicum (EDAM 5335 and EDAM 5336).
You must take the following courses.
EDAM 5301: School Administration
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
In this course, organizational theories are examined. Coursework focuses on organizational leadership as well as problem-solving and decision-making techniques, characteristics and applications.
EDAM 5305: Organization & Evaluation of Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The course describes how the school administrator facilitates and supports the implementation of a sound curriculum and appropriate instructional strategies designed to promote optimal learning for all students.
EDAM 5319: Administration of School Facilities and Finance
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course deals with the systematic planning of school facilities, including school finance and technology, and its applications to curricular outcomes. Finance will include theory and practices of business management, basic accounting, internal accounting procedures and Texas public school finance. Additionally, theory and understanding of how to build a budget for a school campus is included.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Designed to address administrative preparation, this course covers site-based management, program planning and assessment, personnel management, legal problems, public relations, pupil accounting, scheduling, facilities, finance, and budgeting.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course includes the legal basis for education, with special emphasis on the federal and state educational provisions.
EDAM 5327: Advanced Problems in Supervision
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The course examines contemporary supervisory processes, problems and research related to effective instructional performance. Participants receive training in teacher appraisal.
EDAM 5338: Administration of Special Programs
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the administration and supervision of special programs. Local policies related to state and federal standards will be examined.
EDGR 5320: Foundations of Educational Research
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the competencies required for critical understanding, evaluation and utilization of published educational research. The course addresses quantitative and qualitative research methods. Topics include problem formulation and refinement; research design; sampling; measurement and data collection; data-analysis techniques; and the inference process.
EDAM 5335: Practicum in School Administration I
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on observation, shadowing, and working to solve problems with a school administrator under the guidance of a university professor. Students will be required to complete eighty (80) hours of field work. Assignments include the implementation of techniques and styles of administrative behavior in a school setting.
EDAM 5336: Practicum in School Administration II
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the application of administrative tasks in an internship field-based experience. The course requires the development of an action research plan for change based on a need linked to a campus improvement plan. The course requires eighty (80) hours of field work completed under the direction of a university professor and a school supervisor. Assignments include the implementation of techniques and styles of administrative behavior in a school setting. Prerequisite: EDAM 5335.
