Program Overview
The Educational Administration - Educational Leadership at California State University Los Angeles is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, 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 Educational Administration - Educational Leadership 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Administration - Educational Leadership 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
- Introduction to Educational Administration\xa0(3)
- Educational Leadership\xa0(3)
- Research and Data Assessment\xa0(3)
- Pluralism, Collaboration, and Social Justice\xa0(3)
- School Law\xa0(3)
- Instructional Leadership\xa0(3)
- School Management\xa0(3)
- School Finance\xa0(3)
- Laboratory for Educational Administration Digital Portfolios\xa0(1)
- Fieldwork in Educational Leadership\xa0(1)
- Fieldwork in Research and Data Assessment\xa0(1)
- Fieldwork in Pluralism, Collaboration, and Social Justice\xa0(1)
- Fieldwork in School Law\xa0(1)
- Fieldwork in Instructional Leadership\xa0(1)
- Fieldwork in School Management\xa0(1)
- Fieldwork in School Finance\xa0(1)
- Clinical Internship\xa0(2)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to general university requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants to a master\xc2\x92s degree program must meet the following requirements:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally\xc2\x92 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\xc2\xa0 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months