The Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration offers an Option in Educational Leadership.

Admission to the Program

In addition to general university requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants to a master’s degree program must meet the following requirements:

- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

- Positive review of application materials and assignment of permanent advisor.

- A valid California professional teaching credential or any equivalent credential approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

- A 2.75 grade point average in the last  60-semester units attempted.

- Two years of successful teaching or service experience in K-12 schools with a California Professional Teaching Credential or any equivalent credential approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

- Successful completion of the writing proficiency examination (WPE) or equivalent approved by the university.

- Two (2) positive recommendation letters, including one from a practicing school administrator.

- Meeting of admission standards developed by the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education (refer to the current EDAD student handbook).

- Orientation/screening interviews with program faculty.

- A program of study approved by the advisor and division chair.