"The Caldwell College Educational Adminsitration Master's Program provides the skills and knowledge necessary to confront the most critical issues in education. Hands-on simulations, facilitated by experienced practitioners, afford students numerous opportunites to sharpen their understanding of leadership and to hone their capacity to initiate, implement, and sustain effective educational programs."
 Patrick J. Ciccone
M.A. in Educational Administration, '02

Master of Arts in Educational Administration

This program is designed for individuals who seek certification as: School Principal, School Administrator, Supervisor, or School Business Administrator.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or an earned master’s degree
  • Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts
  • Prior to registering for the third course, the candidate must obtain a satisfactory score on
    the MAT (Miller Analogies Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Students who have completed a master’s degree at an accredited institution may have the MAT or GRE test waived.
  • Two professional references
  • Personal interview
  • Writing sample: In lieu of the statement of objectives on the application, explain in a typed essay of at least 750 words why you wish to be a school principal and/or supervisor; the leadership experiences you have had; and what specific leadership traits you believe you possess that would support your success in that position.
  • NOTE: Candidates for School Business Administrator Certification must have a undergraduate degree in Business.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – 36 credits

ED 612 Educational Research for School Administration (3)
ED 635 Principles & Practices of Curriculum Development & Supervision (3)
ED 650 Curriculum Leadership (3)
ED 670 General Principles of Staff Supervision (3)
ED 671 Foundations of Pre K-12 Administration & Curriculum Supervision (3)
ED 672 School Finance: Public and Private Funding (3)
ED 673 Case Studies in Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
ED 674 Education Law and Regulation (3)
ED 675 Communications for School Leaders (3)
ED 676 Problem-Based Externships I (3)
ED 677 Problem-Based Externships II (3)
ED 678 Managing Human and Material Resources (3)

NOTE: It is understood that students must also meet the State of New Jersey’s requirements for certification. Fees and requirements are set by the NJ Department of Education.

Transfer of Graduate Credit

Caldwell College will accept the transfer of six credits of graduate work in education from another accredited institution provided the credits were completed within five years of the student’s registration at Caldwell. Official transcripts of previous graduate work as well as the description of each course must be submitted for review at the time of application. Approval of transfer credit is based on course content and grade earned in the course. Each transfer request will be reviewed by the Program Coordinator.