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. 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 5541 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| EL 5606 | SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY | 3 |
Administration/ Management 21
| EL 5502 | PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION I | 3 |
| EL 5503 | PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION II | 3 |
| EL 5520 | MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FINANACE | 3 |
| EL 5521 | SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| EL 5530 | SCHOOL BUILDING PLANNING | 3 |
| EL 5551 | BASIC SCHOOL LAW AND POLICY | 3 |
| PA 5040 | PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
Field Study 6
| EL 5813 | FIELD STUDY IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION I | 3 |
| EL 5814 | FIELD STUDY IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
Additional Requirements
Master’s Candidates complete a comprehensive portfolio and take a comprehensive exam