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If you’re a professional educator with at least five years of successful teaching experience and wish to enter into a leadership position as a school principal, this Master of Arts in educational administration will advance your professional knowledge and prepare you to sit for the PRAXIS exams. Upon successful completion of the exams, you’ll be qualified as a K-12 principal.
The mission of Point Park University’s Master of Arts in educational administration program is to prepare professional educators for leadership positions as school administrators or principals. We will achieve this by advancing professional knowledge that supports the intellectual, social, and personal development of learners; integrating leadership and supervisory theories and skills with problem solving and decision making models; encouraging collaboration, communication, professional development, and responsible management of educational programs and resources; and, conducting educational research that enhances organizational effectiveness.
Course Offerings
Some of the courses in the Master of Arts in educational administration program include:
- Human Development and Classroom Management
- Issues in Law and Education
- Educational Administration
- The Principalship
- Curriculum Supervision and Leadership
- Applied Research Practicum
For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the program guide and course descriptions.
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