K-12 Educational Administration
Master of Arts
Hybrid
Course Delivery
30
Total Credits
$933
Credit Hour
2 Years
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in K-12 Educational Administration is designed for school leaders as well as teacher leaders interested in the practice of leadership and administration. The program is approved by the Michigan State Board of Education to certify graduates for the School Administrator Certificate and both elementary and secondary endorsements. You will take courses related to leadership, inquiry, data use, continuous school improvement, social justice and equity, professional community, and school-family relationships. The program culminates with a field-based school leadership internship.
The master's program in K-12 Educational Administration is the entry-level graduate degree for aspiring educational administrators in K-12 schools. The program consists of a minimum of 30 semester credits. Students who completed a teaching internship as part of their Bachelor of Arts program at MSU can apply up to six 800-level credits to the elective requirement.
The overall objectives of this program derive from the mission statement of the Department of Educational Administration at Michigan State University:
- "The improvement of leadership and management in organizations that have teaching and learning as their core function."
- We have two campuses to accommodate our students: East Lansing and Birmingham (Seaholm High School). Although most classes are online or hybrid (partially online), when classes meet face-to-face, it is at one of these two locations.
Program Outcomes
As a student in the Master of Arts in K-12 Educational Administration, you will gain:
- Broad appreciation and understanding of educational systems in social, economic, historical, and normative perspective
- Understanding of central issues in teaching and learning as the core concern of schools
- Opportunities to learn and use inquiry skills on representative and crucial problems of leadership practice
- Theoretical understanding of organization and management and how it connects to leadership and administrative practice through coursework and related experiences
- Introductory skills, knowledge, and dispositions related to the central functions of school leaders
Career Outlook
This graduate certificate will build your knowledge of computer science and support you in teaching CS ideas at the elementary and secondary levels. You'll go beyond simply coding and will explore how computer science impacts our world as well as how CS ideas can be used to solve problems creatively in other disciplines.
A Top-Ranked Education
- #1 in Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #2 in Online Master's in Education Administration — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #6 in Online Master's in Education/Instructional Media — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #7 in Online Master's in Special Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Madeline Mavrogordato, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration
Madeline Mavrogordato is an associate professor of K-12 educational administration. She utilizes quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate how education policies shape outcomes for underserved student populations, particularly immigrants and English learners. In addition, she studies how to develop and support effective school leaders who are prepared to serve students from diverse backgrounds in today’s climate of high stakes accountability and evaluation. Her work is informed by her experience serving as a bilingual teacher in Texas and California. Mavrogordato’s work has appeared in a range of publications including Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Educational Administration Quarterly, and Educational Policy. She currently serves as an associate editor for the American Educational Research Journal. Follow her @MaddyMavro.
Course Information
TBD
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Previous work experience
CV/Résumé (PDF format) - It is strongly encouraged to have at least one year of teaching experience before applying. - A written personal statement
In the academic statement and personal statement of purpose sections, enter "Please see my personal statement uploaded on the online supplemental application system" Upload materials to the Graduate Portal: Your personal statement in PDF format. - 3 letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete the university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
Key Dates
Rolling Applications
Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend submitting applications at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$933
$933
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in K-12 Educational Administration is designed for school leaders as well as teacher leaders interested in the practice of leadership and administration. The program is approved by the Michigan State Board of Education to certify graduates for the School Administrator Certificate and both elementary and secondary endorsements. You will take courses related to leadership, inquiry, data use, continuous school improvement, social justice and equity, professional community, and school-family relationships. The program culminates with a field-based school leadership internship.
The master's program in K-12 Educational Administration is the entry-level graduate degree for aspiring educational administrators in K-12 schools. The program consists of a minimum of 30 semester credits. Students who completed a teaching internship as part of their Bachelor of Arts program at MSU can apply up to six 800-level credits to the elective requirement.
The overall objectives of this program derive from the mission statement of the Department of Educational Administration at Michigan State University:
- "The improvement of leadership and management in organizations that have teaching and learning as their core function."
- We have two campuses to accommodate our students: East Lansing and Birmingham (Seaholm High School). Although most classes are online or hybrid (partially online), when classes meet face-to-face, it is at one of these two locations.
Program Outcomes
As a student in the Master of Arts in K-12 Educational Administration, you will gain:
- Broad appreciation and understanding of educational systems in social, economic, historical, and normative perspective
- Understanding of central issues in teaching and learning as the core concern of schools
- Opportunities to learn and use inquiry skills on representative and crucial problems of leadership practice
- Theoretical understanding of organization and management and how it connects to leadership and administrative practice through coursework and related experiences
- Introductory skills, knowledge, and dispositions related to the central functions of school leaders
Career Outlook
This graduate certificate will build your knowledge of computer science and support you in teaching CS ideas at the elementary and secondary levels. You'll go beyond simply coding and will explore how computer science impacts our world as well as how CS ideas can be used to solve problems creatively in other disciplines.
A Top-Ranked Education
- #1 in Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #2 in Online Master's in Education Administration — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #6 in Online Master's in Education/Instructional Media — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #7 in Online Master's in Special Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Madeline Mavrogordato, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration
Madeline Mavrogordato is an associate professor of K-12 educational administration. She utilizes quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate how education policies shape outcomes for underserved student populations, particularly immigrants and English learners. In addition, she studies how to develop and support effective school leaders who are prepared to serve students from diverse backgrounds in today’s climate of high stakes accountability and evaluation. Her work is informed by her experience serving as a bilingual teacher in Texas and California. Mavrogordato’s work has appeared in a range of publications including Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Educational Administration Quarterly, and Educational Policy. She currently serves as an associate editor for the American Educational Research Journal. Follow her @MaddyMavro.
Course Information
TBD
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Previous work experience
CV/Résumé (PDF format) - It is strongly encouraged to have at least one year of teaching experience before applying. - A written personal statement
In the academic statement and personal statement of purpose sections, enter "Please see my personal statement uploaded on the online supplemental application system" Upload materials to the Graduate Portal: Your personal statement in PDF format. - 3 letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete the university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
Key Dates
Rolling Applications
Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend submitting applications at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$933
$933
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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