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Master of Arts in K-12 Educational Administration

The Masters program in K-12 Educational Administration prepares aspiring educators for leadership positions in public, charter and private school settings. The program is committed to developing school level leadership for powerful and equitable teaching and learning. Most students complete the program in 2-3 years while working. Successful graduates qualify to apply to the Michigan Department of Education for Administrator Certification with Elementary and Secondary Endorsements.

This program is offered in East Lansing (main campus) and in the Birmingham, Michigan area. It accommodates full and part time students and uses evening, weekend and online formats for its courses. Course scheduling reflects efforts to reduce travel for working educators.

Core studies

Core studies challenge students to progressively develop knowledge and skills for effective school level leadership. including:

  • Leadership practices responsive to contemporary demands for ambitious instruction, student achievement and school accountability
  • The improvement and management of school organizations
  • The use of inquiry to understand relationships between teaching, learning and school organizations
  • The use of data for formative and summative assessment, planning and decision-making
  • The development of teachers and teacher learning communities
  • The promotion of in-depth understandings of the cultural and social contexts in which students live and learn.
  • Personal leadership development through ongoing apprentice learning activities and a year long internship (designed for working educators)
  • Preparing and interviewing for competitive leadership positions

See sample program plans above, right.

Specialized Studies

Beyond core studies students select a specialization area in which they develop the knowledge and skills needed for specific career directions, including:

  • The Principalship
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Leadership for Urban Education
  • Policy studies
  • Evaluation and Assessment
  • International Education