Overview

Why get a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential + M.A. in Educational Administration from California State University Long Beach ?

Become an equity-driven leader at a pace comfortable for working professionals

Strong reputation among local school districts--our alumni are hired for admin positions

Supportive faculty and imbedded support for the CalAPA

The programme's primary mission is to educate candidates who will assume leadership positions in diverse, urban, TK-12 schools and districts. If you are interested in working in a community college or university setting, please see Student Development in Higher Education.

Career Paths

Graduates of the EDAD programme are prepared to serve as leaders within TK-12 educational organizations. Primarily, graduates meet credential requirements to serve as school administrators, (assistant principal, principal, district-level administrator positions such director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent) or teacher leaders such as teachers on special assignment (TOSAs) and academic coaches.

In addition to meeting these credential requirements, graduates are equipped to be transformational leaders who make an impact in their organizations. We currently have programme alumni serving in many administrative capacities in the southern California region.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership, Organizational Management, and Social Justice

Applied Research for School Leaders: Using Data for School Improvement and Equity

Equity and Educational Leadership

Urban Schools & Communities: Social, Political, and Cultural Issues

Field Experience in Educational Administration

Collaboration and Educational Leadership

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

27 SCH

27-30

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 395 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Submit proof of completing CTC preconditions

Minimum 2.85 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education.

Domestic applicants with foreign degrees may have additional university application requirements.

Resumé

Two letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17922 USD / year

≈ 17922 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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