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 5541 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| EDL 5606 | SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY | 3 |
Administration/ Management 21
| EDL 5502 | PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION I | 3 |
| EDL 5503 | PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION II | 3 |
| EDL 5520 | MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FINANACE | 3 |
| EDL 5521 | SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| EDL 5530 | SCHOOL BUILDING PLANNING | 3 |
| EDL 5551 | BASIC SCHOOL LAW AND POLICY | 3 |
| PA 5040 | PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
Field Study 6
| EDL 5813 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION I | 3 |
| EDL 5814 | CLINICAL 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