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Educational Administration - Higher Education

California State University Northridge
Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Educational Administration - Higher Education at California State University Northridge 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 - Higher Education 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Educational Administration - Higher Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research in Educational Leadership
  2. Contemporary Administrative Leadership
  3. Legal Aspects of Educational Administration
  4. Fieldwork in Educational Administration
  5. American Higher Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or a practicing college or university administrator indicating potential for administrative leadership.
  • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (based on a semester system), or a passing score of 50th percentile or higher in one of the three areas of the GRE, or a percentile score of 50 or better on the MAT or possession of a previous master\xc2\x92s degree.
  • Passing score on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam\xc2\xa0or score of 3 or better on the Analytical Writing section of the GRE.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge 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 Northridge

    California State University Northridge logo

    California State University Northridge

    United States

    California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...

    University Profile
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months