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Gain a broad understanding of school administrative services with the master of arts in education with an emphasis in administrative services.

You’ll acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become an administrative leader. Courses combine theory and practice, backed by a commitment to ethics and service, as you learn to investigate and implement relevant topics in educational leadership.

Program Highlights

• Designed to fit your busy schedule
• Experienced and supportive university faculty
• Hands-on field experience
• Exposure to relevant, on-site challenges facing current administrators
• Coursework designed to prepare students for Cal APA
• Live interactive classes via Zoom

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Faculty

Doug Bartsch

Clinical Assistant Professor of Education and Administrative Service

Program Coordinator

John Mendiburu, Ed.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Education

Administrative Services, Program Coordinator

Catalog

Program Directors: John Mendiburu, Ed.D., Bakersfield; Doug Bartsch, Ed.D., Visalia

Overview

A minimum of 37 semester units of coursework are required for a Master of Arts in in Administrative Services. Coursework scope and sequence are developed to provide an acceptable balance between theory and practice. Up to 9 units of transfer credit may apply to the Master of Arts degree. Transfer students must have taken a minimum of 28 units at ÐÔÊÓ½ç in addition to the transfer credit in order to be considered for the degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Education leaders facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision of learning and growth of all students.
2. Education leaders shape a collaborative culture of teaching and learning informed by professional standards and focused on student and professional growth.
3. Education leaders manage the organization to cultivate a safe and productive learning and working environment.
4. Education leaders collaborate with families and other stakeholders to address diverse student and community interests and mobilize community resources.
5. Education leaders make decisions, model, and behave in ways that demonstrate professionalism, ethics, integrity, justice, and equity and hold staff to the same standard.
6. Education leaders influence political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts affecting education to improve education policies and practices.

Locations Offered

Bakersfield, Visalia

Required Courses (37 Units)

• ADM 740 - Building Shared Vision and Leadership Capacity Credits 2
• ADM 741 - Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System Credits 4
• ADM 741A - Fieldwork: Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System Credits 2
• ADM 742 - Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning Credits 4
• ADM 742A - Fieldwork: Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning Credits 2
• ADM 743 - Meeting Diverse Needs of Family and Community Credits 2
• ADM 744 - Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools Credits 4
• ADM 744A - Fieldwork: Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools Credits 2
• ADM 745 - Digital Leadership in Schools Credits 2

Master of Arts Core

• ADM 735 - Leadership and Change Credits 3
• ADM 779 - Building Community in Schools and Society Credits 3
• ADM 794 - Thesis Introduction and Literature Review Credits 3
• ADM 795 - Research Methods in Education Credits 3
• ADM 796 - Thesis Completion Credits 1

Program Requirements

• Approved basic credential or Certificate of Clearance
• Official Verification of meeting the basic skills requirements
• Verification of current negative TB test (within 12 months)
• Educator Experience Summary Form
• Orientation Interview with Program Director

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Career Opportunities

Graduates possess the skills and knowledge demanded by administrative roles in schools, backed by a commitment to ethics and service. They will be prepared for both leadership and support roles within the school system.

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