{"id":1837,"date":"2022-05-20T13:30:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T17:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graduateprogram.org\/concordia-irvine\/?p=1837"},"modified":"2022-08-25T13:25:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T17:25:48","slug":"all-about-concordia-university-irvines-m-a-ed-educational-administration-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.graduateprogram.org\/concordia-irvine\/2022\/05\/20\/all-about-concordia-university-irvines-m-a-ed-educational-administration-program\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Concordia University Irvine’s M.A.Ed. Educational Administration Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

What does the M.A.Ed. Educational Administration program with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential encompass?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concordia University Irvine\u2019s (CUI) M.A.Ed. Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential<\/a> cohort-based program is designed to prepare future private or public K-12 education leaders. The program provides the opportunity for teachers to earn a California Preliminary Administrative Credential (PASC) while earning a master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

Candidates continue working while completing the graduate program as the program’s content, pacing, and structure were created with adult learners\u2019 needs in mind. The rolling start dates make joining our program convenient as candidates can pick a term that works best for their busy schedule.<\/p>\n

What differentiates Concordia University Irvine\u2019s M.A.Ed. Educational Administration Program from other schools that offer similar programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The M.A.Ed. Educational Administration program is intentionally designed to include theoretical and practical applications necessary for successful school administration in the state of California. While students are completing their coursework, they also participate in the administrative practicum. The administrative practicum is a field-based experience that spans multiple terms whereby candidates receive hands-on experience under the guidance of a veteran practitioner, also known as a site supervisor.<\/p>\n

In 2019 the\u00a0California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs)\u00a0<\/a><\/u>were adopted as course learning outcomes. This alignment of institutional and state outcomes has proven successful in preparing candidates to complete the California Administrator Performance Assessment Cycles<\/a> (CalAPA). In the program, students take three leadership courses focused on equipping candidates for the CalAPA Cycles. By design, students are supported from the inception to the completion of the program.<\/p>\n

How will this program help educators during this time of COVID and post-COVID teaching? How will it better prepare them for today\u2019s education challenges?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concordia University Irvine was well-poised for success when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred due to the program’s online format coupled with our team of expert practitioners. M.A.Ed. Educational Administration courses are taught by talented instructors who are content experts currently serving as administrators across the state.<\/p>\n

The hands-on, working knowledge of our experienced instructors is invaluable to the success of our program and the student experience, especially during challenging times like those presented with the pandemic.<\/p>\n

What career opportunities are available to students who graduate from the program?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upon completing the Educational Administration program, candidates can apply for their certificate of eligibility to become private and public school administrators. Processing a\u00a0California Administrative Services Credential<\/a><\/u>\u00a0allows graduates to serve as educational leaders in various roles, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n