Program Overview
The Education - Option in Educational Administration at California State University Long Beach is a MA programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education - Option in Educational Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Option in Educational Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Areas include: Educational Psychology, Educational Technology and Media Leadership, Social and Cultural Analysis of Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction Elementary or Secondary, Dual Language Development, Early Childhood Education, Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics Education.
- Leadership, Organizational Management, Ethics
- Legal Aspects of Education: Implications and Applications for School Leadership
- Fiscal Resources Educational Administration
- Human Resources in Educational Administration
- Urban Schools and Communities: Academic, Social, Political, and Cultural Issues
- Curriculum/Program Development and Evaluation
- Instructional Leadership & Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- 15 upper-division units in education, including EDP 400 or equivalent.
- \xc2\xa0Minimum 2.85 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 2.85\xc2\xa0but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and who\xc2\xa0present\xc2\xa0compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 5 year(s)