Educational Administration

Master of Arts in Education

Designed for working educators, the Master of Arts in Educational Administration cohort-based program is designed to prepare future leaders in private or public K-12 education. Concordia University Irvine’s program provides the opportunity for teachers to continue working while taking one to two courses at a time. The program equips aspiring administrators to make strategic decisions, effectively lead, nurture, and sustain school cultures conducive to student learning. The MAEd Educational Administration degree program is standards based and allows candidates to earn a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential while demonstrating competencies in the CalAPA cycles while earning a Master’s degree. The Concordia Master of Arts in Education: Educational Administration program is compliant with CalAPA. The program is offered online or in a blended format on CU Irvine’s campus.

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Curriculum Overview

The MAED program requires a minimum of 30 units and can be completed full time in 16 months. MAED coursework integrates applicable research and initiatives enabling teachers to become leaders in elementary and secondary education, and develop collaborative action research skills.

Sample Courses

EDUA 516: Instructional and Transformational Leadership
3

This course will combine the important theories of educational leadership with the theories of transformational leadership as it examines the context of change and its impact on society and its schools; determines leadership qualities and skills necessary for creating successful and enduring change in schools; explores the culture and politics of change as it relates to various members of the school community including administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community leaders; and develops effective strategies for marketing, managing, implementing, and integrating change in three essential areas: teaching, learning, and leadership.

EDUA 556: Legal and Political Aspects in Education
3

This course will explore the shaping of education in America by law and the legal system as students are encouraged to become familiar with the manner in which courts operate, how they make their decisions, and the impact of their decisions on education and educational policy.

EDUA 557: Human Resources
3

This course will examine the trends, issues, scope, and practices of personnel administration in schools and address issues of personnel management strategies, theories of managing school personnel, and the evaluation protocol for classified and certificated personnel.

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Mentorship

Throughout your coursework, you will be guided through 100 hours of practicum with a credentialed veteran practitioner. The credentialed veteran practitioner, along with your Concordia-based administrative supervisor, will coordinate and partner to help guide and provide you an enriched practicum experience.

Start Term	Start Date
Summer I	May 8, 2023
Summer II	June 26, 2023
Fall I	August 21, 2023
Fall II	October 16, 2023
Spring I	January 8, 2024
Spring II	March 4, 2024

All dates subject to change without notice. Always check dates with your advisor before finalizing any trips.

MAED Term Start Dates

Complete your Master's degree in Educational Administration by enrolling in our advanced online degree program. Our program is designed for the working professional. Gain the knowledge, confidence and experience needed to prosper in your career under the guidance and mentorship of expert practitioners.

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Cohort-based Programs

The MAED: Educational Administration degree cohort-based program is directed toward the preparation of K-12 master classroom teachers and is offered fully online or in a blended format on Concordia’s campus.

Success Spotlight

Natalie Elliot: Teacher of the Year

Recently, one of Concordia's own was recognized by the second largest school district in the nation--Los Angeles Unified School District--for her achievements as a teacher at an elementary school in the Watts section of Los Angeles. A graduate of the School of Education's Master's program at Concordia University Irvine, Natalie Elliott of Huntington Beach knew since third grade that she wanted to be a teacher.
Passion Continuing to Grow: Nnenna Okpara

Nnenna Okpara, MAED ’14, EdD '18 grew up in Nigeria with her grandfather, one of the premiers of the country. At age 12, she came to the U.S. and found her passion in special education.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition/Fee	Summer '23, Fall '23 / Spring '24
Non-refundable Application Fee	$50
Non-refundable Application Fee: International	$150
Graduation Fee	Graduation Fee
Cost per Unit	$665

Tuition & Financial Aid

Concordia’s School of Education offers a competitively priced online or blended degree program. For your convenience we offer payment plans for our graduate students. Our counselors are available to help you plan how to finance your education. We can also walk you through the process of applying for financial aid.

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School of Education

Concordia’s School of Education offers four different teaching credentials, five distinctive Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) graduate degrees, and a Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Leadership. Classes are small and focused on the development of critical, independent thinking, and are taught by experienced Christian faculty members. CUI’s School of Education enjoys an excellent reputation in the academic community as thousands of graduates lead in schools throughout the region. Students gain targeted knowledge and proficient skills to connect, care, collaborate, and create in their unique role in education. Our goal is to equip students to pursue opportunities and advance their career.

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Admission Requirements

Applicant must hold a valid bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

To complete your MAED Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential admission file you will need the following:

Online application
$50 non-refundable application fee
Official copies of highest degree granting institution transcripts
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better
BSR passage
Valid Credential*
Verification of minimum 2 years of Successful Full-Time Teaching Experience.

Documentation of teaching experience must be on the district or employing agency letterhead and signed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human services.
Before Concordia’s Credential Analyst can recommend a student for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Preliminary Credential, the student must have completed five (5) years of successful, full-time experience in public schools, non-public schools, or private schools. Full-time service means service for at least a minimum day for 75% of the total days in the school year. (Substitute or part-time service does not apply).

*Possess one of the following valid credentials:
(a) a clear or life California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent and holds an English learner authorization; or
(b) a clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education or special subjects, provided the applicant also possess a baccalaureate degree, and holds an English learner authorization; or
(c) a clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including field work or the equivalent.

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