2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

Educational Administration, M.A.: School Business Administrator Option

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Educational Administration, for School Business Administrators option is designed to prepare individuals for the position of School Business Administrator. Completion of this program satisfies the degree requirements for New Jersey certification as a school business administrator, providing all other State certification requirements are met.

The program offered by Kean University has been approved by the State of New Jersey. Under the requirements, in addition to possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a recognized field of administration, a certificate of eligibility will be granted by the State only when the candidate obtains and completes a State-approved mentorship in a local district.

Degree Requirements

  • 33 credits
  • Teaching experience desirable but not necessary
  • Culminating experience in the form of field experience
  • Comprehensive examination

Foundations Courses 6

EL 5541COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

3

EL 5606SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

3

Administration/ Management 21

EL 5502PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION I

3

EL 5503PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION II

3

EL 5520MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FINANACE

3

EL 5521SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING

3

EL 5530SCHOOL BUILDING PLANNING

3

EL 5551BASIC SCHOOL LAW AND POLICY

3

PA 5040PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3

Field Study 6

EL 5813CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION I

3

EL 5814CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION II

3

Total Credit Hours: 33

Additional Requirements

Master’s Candidates complete a comprehensive portfolio and take a comprehensive exam