M.Ed. Education Admin (Eligible for IR/Credential)

The Master of Education in Education Administration (Eligible for Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in Educational Administration in the K-12 setting and is seeking an administrative certificate. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of school leadership, administrative foundations, organizational theory, K-12 legal issues, public school finance, curriculum development, and instructional leadership. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must be prepared to complete a part time 8 week administrative internship component at the end of the program. Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educational administrators in public and private schools and other settings requiring an administrative credential. Students must have a teaching certificate or be eligible for certification to be admitted into this program. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The student/applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures inherent in an administrative credentialing program. Enrollment in this program requires documentation of 3 years of certified teaching experience.

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About Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University quickly developed into a teacher education college, and soon formed other exceptional programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music, Christian studies and the arts. As the city of Phoenix expanded around Grand Canyon University, the University grew along with the city to become one of the premier metropolitan private universities in the nation. Grand Canyon University consistently maintains its tradition of excellence in all disciplines, and preserves that exceptional tradition in its online programs, which began in 2000.