2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

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

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Educational Administration, option in School Business Administrator is designed to prepare individuals for the position of School Business Administrator. Completion of this program satisfies the requirements for New Jersey certification as a school business administrator, providing all other State certification requirements are met. Under the requirements, in addition to possession of a Bachelor or Master's degree in a recognized field of administration, a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) may be granted by the State 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

EDL 5541COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

3

EDL 5606SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

3

Administration/ Management 21

EDL 5502PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION I

3

EDL 5503PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION II

3

EDL 5520MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FINANACE

3

EDL 5521SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING

3

EDL 5530SCHOOL BUILDING PLANNING

3

EDL 5551BASIC SCHOOL LAW AND POLICY

3

PA 5040PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3

Field Study 6

EDL 5813CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION I

3

EDL 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