Degree Offered
- M.A. in Educational Administration
- Option: School Business Administrator
Campus Options
- Main Campus (Union, NJ)
- Kean Ocean Campus (Toms River, NJ)
Application Deadline
Fall: June 1
Spring: December 1
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Educational Administration for School Business Administrators option is designed to prepare individuals for the position of School Business Administrator. Completion of this program satisfies the degree requirements for New Jersey certification as a school business administrator, providing all other State certification requirements are met. The program offered by Kean University has been approved by the State. Under the requirements, in addition to possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a recognized field of administration, a certificate of eligibility will be granted by the State only when the candidate obtains and completes a State-approved mentorship in a local district.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores
- Two letters of recommendation
- Departmental interview may be required
- Personal statement
- Professional Resume/CV
- TOEFL (for applicants whose native language is not English)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 33 credits
- Teaching experience desirable but not necessary
- Culmination experience in the form of field experience
- Comprehensive examination
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FOUNDATION COURSES - 6 CREDITS |
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EL 5606 |
School Supervision and Organizational Theory |
3 credits |
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EL 5541 |
Computer Applications in Educational Administration |
3 credits |
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ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT - 21 CREDITS |
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EL 5502 |
Public School Administration I |
3 credits |
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EL 5503 |
Public School Administration II |
3 credits |
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EL 5520 |
Management of Educational Finance |
3 credits |
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EL 5521 |
School Business Management and Accounting |
3 credits |
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EL 5530 |
School Building Planning |
3 credits |
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EL 5551 |
Basic School Law and Policy |
3 credits |
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PA 5040 |
Public Budgeting and Financial Management |
3 credits |
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FIELD STUDY - 6 CREDITS |
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EL 5813 |
Field Study in Administration and Supervision I |
3 credits |
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EL 5814 |
Field Study in Administration and Supervision II |
3 credits |
TOTAL OF 33 CREDITS TO COMPLETE PROGRAM
Program Mission and SLOs
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
DR. EFFIE CHRISTIE
East Campus, 205H
T. 908.737.5974
echristi@kean.edu
Updated 8/31/12