Master of Arts (M.A.)
School Administration (MSA)
(For individuals who already hold a master’s degree)
Program Highlights & Benefits
Candidates who hold a master’s degree in education may earn up to 12 transfer credits from graduate education coursework
100% pass rate on state exam (5412 or 6690)
Provides a foundation in the principles and procedures of educational administration
Completion time includes holiday breaks
What You Learn
This program is for current teachers with four or more years of teaching experience or administrators who already earned a master’s degree and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in educational leadership while working towards North Carolina state licensure as a School Administrator.
Master of Arts School Administration program focuses on preparing experienced teachers to serve as educational leaders; it is designed to relate to the needs of educators in both theory and practice. The program is designed to meet the following program goals for prospective school administrators:
- provide a foundation in the principles and procedures of educational administration, curriculum development, and instructional improvement;
- promote the development of the ability to implement and evaluate models of instruction and methods of supervision in the classroom and other school settings;
- foster the development of the ability to evaluate classroom teachers within an academic environment;
- develop the capacity to interpret and implement educational research in the total school program; and
- provide preparation for service as instructional and educational leaders.
How You Learn
Fully Online: Applicants with an earned master’s degree in an education-related field may earn up to 12 transfer credit hours and complete the program in three consecutive semesters. Semesters 1, 2, and 3 will consist of six integrated semester hours with one 2-hour internship each. You will log into Blackboard to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and complete group activities. While there are no face-to-face meetings, some of the activities may include chats, discussion boards, recorded and/or live webinars, and various web links.
Prerequisites
Applicants to the 12-month Add-On Licensure Master of Arts in School Administration program must hold a master’s degree in an education-related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.50 on all graduate-level coursework. Applicants must also hold a current North Carolina Professional Educator’s License or equivalent.
Note: An official transcript from the institution where the master’s degree was conferred is required. If relevant coursework was completed elsewhere, additional official transcripts may be requested to evaluate eligibility for transfer credit.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| First Semester | ||
MELS 601 | Executive Leadership in a 21st Century Change Environment | 6 |
MELS 698 | Executive Leadership Internship 200 Clinical Hours | 2 |
| Second Semester | ||
MELS 603 | Resource Management for 21st Century Executive Leaders n | 6 |
MELS 698 | Executive Leadership Internship 200 Clinical Hours | 2 |
| Third Semester | ||
MELS 605 | 21st Century School Leadership | 6 |
MELS 698 | Executive Leadership Internship 100 Clinical Hours | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 | |
Please Note:
e-Portfolio – In addition, Noth Carolina requires an e-portfolio for licensure.
Licensure Examination – North Carolina requires a Praxis test to fulfill licensure requirements.
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
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