Master of Arts Program
Education Administration: Higher Education
Advisor: Les Goodchild
A 45-quarter-unit program, the master's degree in Educational Administration with a Higher Education emphasis, is designed to prepare students for entry and mid-level positions in higher education as administrators and policy analysts or in preparation for future doctoral work.
| Program
The program's priorities include the integration of theory to practice, fostering a high level of academic performance and appreciation for research, reinforcing strong interdisciplinary relationships and enhancing the candidate's leadership potential. In addition, a candidate must complete 9 quarter units of electives from selected graduate courses including counseling psychology and education, law, and business services. Education 220, Research Methods, is strongly recommended for those who plan to pursue a doctoral program at some time. Under special circumstances, a candidate may enroll in Education 310, Independent Study, if approved by the program director. Required Courses - EDUC 380-Higher Education Administration, Leadership and Ethics (5 units)
- EDUC 381-Governance in Higher Education (5 units)
- EDUC 382-Student Development in Higher Education (5 units)
- EDUC 383-Law in Higher Education (3 units)
- EDUC 384-Budget and Finance in Higher Education (3 units)
- EDUC 385-Human Resources in Higher Education (3 units)
- EDUC 386-History and Philosophy of Higher Education (3 units)
- EDUC 387-Organization and Administration of Student Services (5 units)
- EDUC 388-Contemporary Issues and Internships in Student Services (3 units)
- EDUC 490-Research Methods (3 units)
- EDUC 499-Independant Research (1 units)
Electives - CPSY 212-Psychology of Relations (3 units)
- CPSY 300-Career Development and Life Planning (3 units)
- EDUC 220-Research Methods (3 units)
- EDUC 255-Special Topics Seminar (3 units)
** Other classes may be selected with help from an advisor. |
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