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 or administrators who have 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
Students in the Master of Arts School Administration program must already hold a master’s degree in an education-related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 2.50 grade point average on all graduate-level work. Graduate level transcripts will be reviewed to determine coursework for which transfer credit can be granted. Students in this program must hold a current NC Professional Educators License or equivalent.”
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| First Semester | ||
MELS 601 | Executive Leadership in a 21st Century Change Environment | 6 |
MELS 697 | Executive Leadership Internship | 2 |
| Second Semester | ||
MELS 603 | Resource Management for 21st Century Executive Leaders n | 6 |
MELS 697 | Executive Leadership Internship | 2 |
| Third Semester | ||
MELS 605 | 21st Century School Leadership | 6 |
MELS 697 | Executive Leadership Internship | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 | |
Please Note:
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
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