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Transform education and step into leadership roles by pursuing a Master of Science in Education Administration with the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Option (California Option). This program caters to dedicated professionals aiming to enhance educational systems and pursue careers as school or district administrators.
During the program, you'll develop skills to cultivate collaborative environments that engage families and communities, address diverse needs, and optimize resources. You'll also examine the structures, processes, and funding required to establish safe, productive learning spaces while exploring the ethical principles essential for educational leadership.
This master's program offers flexibility, allowing completion with or without the preliminary credential option for those entering the nonpublic education sector.
To earn the Master of Science in Educational Administration, students must complete a minimum of 45 quarter units of graduate coursework. Up to 4.5 quarter units may be transferred from another institution if relevant to the degree and not applied toward another advanced degree. Life experience does not qualify for course credit.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will demonstrate the ability to:
Establish systems for developing, maintaining, and communicating a unified vision with school-wide objectives for educational improvement.
Demonstrate instructional leadership capabilities through effective teaching stewardship.
Implement acquired knowledge to gain practical experience in curriculum design, execution, and evaluation as instructional leaders.