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  • Online Master’s in Educational Administration

    MS in Educational Administration

    Melissa Curtis MS in Education Administration Drexel Online Graduate

    Using state and national leadership standards, Drexel University’s accredited online master’s degree in Educational Administration is designed to prepare and mentor future elementary and secondary educational leaders with the practical skills and knowledge to become effective school administrators.

    What Can I Do with a Master’s in Educational Administration?

    Drexel’s online MS in Educational Administration prepares you for school leadership positions in rural, urban, and suburban settings. The program was designed specifically for those wanting to work in K-12 schools.

    Salaries for K-12 principals can vary based on location and the school itself. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for elementary, middle and high school principals is $98,490.

    Program Options

    • Principal Certification*
      Includes coursework and internship experience that allows you to obtain the PA K-12 Principal Certification
    • Principal Certification & Special Education Leadership**
      Includes coursework and internship experience that allows you to obtain both the PA K-12 Principal Certification and the Supervisor of Special Education Certification
    • Special Education Leadership**
      Includes coursework and internship experience that allows you to obtain the Supervisor of Special Education Certification

    *Requires a state-issued teacher certificate and bachelor’s degree for admission
    **Requires a state-issued special education teacher certificate and bachelor’s degree for admission

    All of the above accredited options are ideal for certified teachers and counselors who aspire to lead the education field to achieve students’ 21st-century learning goals.

    This performance-based PDE-approved program develops your ability to:

    • Collaboratively lead schools and communities to solve complex problems through a proven framework of leadership methodology
    • Educate students to promote and achieve tomorrow’s educational standards
    • Mentor and coach teachers in instructional and assessment decision-making, using modern technological tools
    • Reflect on and practice action research
    • Actively Listen, Resolve Conflicts, Speak Publicly, Write Competently and Build Teams

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    Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
    State restrictions may apply to some programs.

    Courses

    This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

    Option 1: School Principal PK-12 Certification

    Core Courses  
    EDAM 510 Leadership in Educational Contexts and Systems 3.0
    EDAM 700 Leading in Urban, Rural, and Suburban Settings 3.0
    EDAM 701 Resource Management, Allocation, and Entrepreneurship 3.0
    EDAM 705 School Law and Politics 3.0
    EDAM 708 Integration of Technology with School Instruction and Management 3.0
    EDAM 710 School Finance and Facilities 3.0
    EDAM 712 School and Community Partnerships and Relations 3.0
    EDAM 714 Instructional and Curriculum Leadership 3.0
    EDAM 722 Evaluation & Assessment Competencies 3.0
    EDAM 724 Mentoring and Collaborative Leadership 3.0
    Capstone Courses 9.0-10.5
    EDU 780
    Capstone Research  
    Select one of the following capstone tracks:  
    Practitioner
     
    EDUP 780
    Practitioner Capstone Course I  
    EDUP 781
    Practitioner Capstone Course II  
    Thesis
     
    EDUT 780
    Thesis Capstone Course I  
    EDUT 781
    Thesis Capstone Course II  
    Principal Internship Courses 6.0
    EDAM 715
    School Principal Internship: Technology  
    EDAM 716
    School Principal Internship: Finance  
    EDAM 717
    School Principal Internship: Leadership  
    EDAM 718
    School Principal Internship: Relations  
    Total Credits 45.0-46.5

    Option 2: Supervisor of Special Education Certification & Principal Certification

    Principal Certification Courses  
    EDCR 510 Leadership in Educational Contexts and Systems 3.0
    EDAM 705 School Law and Politics 3.0
    EDAM 708 Integration of Technology with School Instruction and Management 3.0
    EDAM 710 School Finance and Facilities 3.0
    EDAM 712 School and Community Partnerships and Relations 3.0
    EDAM 714 Instructional and Curriculum Leadership 3.0
    EDAM 715 School Principal Internship: Technology 1.5
    EDAM 716 School Principal Internship: Finance 1.5
    EDAM 717 School Principal Internship: Leadership 1.5
    EDAM 718 School Principal Internship: Relations 1.5
    Special Education Leadership Certification Courses  
    EDEX 710 School Law & Policy in Special Education 3.0
    EDEX 712 Instructional & Curriculum Leadership in Special Education 3.0
    EDEX 714 Development, Supervision, & Support: Special Education Leadership 3.0
    EDEX 716 Organization & Administration of Special Education 3.0
    EDEX 721 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Special Education Leadership 1.0
    EDEX 722 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Instructional Leadership 1.0
    EDEX 723 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Collaboration & Personnel 1.0
    EDEX 724 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Finance & Management 1.0
    Core Course  
    EDAM 722 Evaluation & Assessment Competencies 3.0
    Capstone Courses 9.0-10.5
    EDU 780
    Capstone Research  
    Select one of the following capstone tracks:  
    Practitioner
     
    EDUP 780
    Practitioner Capstone Course I  
    EDUP 781
    Practitioner Capstone Course II  
    Thesis
     
    EDUT 780
    Thesis Capstone Course I  
    EDUT 781
    Thesis Capstone Course II  
    Total Credits 52.0-53.5

    Option 3: Supervisor of Special Education Certification

    Core Courses  
    EDAM 700 Leading in Urban, Rural and Suburban Settings 3.0
    EDAM 701 Resource Management, Allocation and Entrepreneurship 3.0
    EDAM 722 Evaluation & Assessment Competencies 3.0
    EDAM 724 Mentoring and Collaborative Leadership 3.0
    Core Certification Courses  
    EDAM 708 Integration of Technology with School Instruction and Management 3.0
    EDAM 710 School Finance and Facilities 3.0
    EDEX 710 School Law & Policy in Special Education 3.0
    EDEX 712 Instructional & Curriculum Leadership in Special Education 3.0
    EDEX 714 Development, Supervision, & Support: Special Education Leadership 3.0
    EDEX 716 Organization & Administration of Special Education 3.0
    EDEX 721 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Special Education Leadership 1.0
    EDEX 722 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Instructional Leadership 1.0
    EDEX 723 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Collaboration & Personnel 1.0
    EDEX 724 Supervisor of Special Education Internship: Finance & Management 1.0
    Elective Course 3.0
    Capstone Courses 9.0
    EDU 780
    Capstone Research  
    Select one of the following capstone tracks  
    Practitioner
     
    EDUP 780
    Practitioner Capstone Course I  
    EDUP 781
    Practitioner Capstone Course II  
    Thesis
     
    EDUT 780
    Thesis Capstone Course I  
    EDUT 781
    Thesis Capstone Course II  
    Total Credits 46.0

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    Admissions Criteria

    • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
    • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate degree GPAs will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
    • For the Principal Certification option: A state-issued teaching or counseling certificate  
    • For the Supervisor of Special Education concentration: A state-issued special education teacher certificate  

    Required Documents

    With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

    • A completed application
    • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
    • Two letters of recommendation, professional or academic
      • PA Administrative Certificate, Principal K-12: One letter of recommendation must come from the principal of a school where you've worked, and discuss your presentation skills and experiences in leadership roles in a K-12 school setting as well as skills that would have a strong bearing on your success as a school leader and administrator
    • Resume
    • An essay describing why you're interested in pursuing graduate study in this field
      • Include two paragraphs briefly describing your educational philosophy
      • PA Administrative Certificate, Principal K-12: Also explain how principals shape learning in K-12 schools
    • Additional requirements for International Students

    Tuition

    The tuition rate for the academic year 2023-2024 is $1079 per credit. (A 25% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1438 per credit)

    For the academic year 2023-2024, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

    • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
    • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations
      • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
      • Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
      • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
      • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
      • When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

     

    Academic Calendar

    2023-2024 Academic Year

    Term

    Classes Begin

    Classes End

    Exams Begin

    Exams End

    Fall 2023

    September 26, 2023

    December 9, 2023

    December 11, 2023

    December 16, 2023

    Winter 2024

    January 8, 2024

    March 16, 2024

    March 18, 2024

    March 23, 2024

    Spring 2024

    April 1, 2024

    June 8, 2024

    June 10, 2024

    June 15, 2024

    Summer 2024

    June 24, 2024

    August 31, 2024

    September 3, 2024

    September 7, 2024

     

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