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MAE Educational Administration Emphasis

Expand your impact through educational leadership. Build knowledge in curriculum, instruction, school management, and policy to guide educators, support school operations, and create conditions for student success.

Why study Master of Arts in Education – Educational Administration Emphasis at Findlay?

Prepare for school leadership through Findlay’s MAE Educational Administration Emphasis. The curriculum connects instructional leadership with the day-to-day responsibilities of managing schools.

  • Study school systems. Examine curriculum, instruction, staff development, student services, finance, and policy.
  • Build leadership judgment. Apply research and data to decisions that affect educators, students, and school operations.
  • Connect learning with practice. The MAE core includes a culminating experience, and related administrative pathways may include required internship work.

Administrative roles require experience and applicable state credentials. Review the requirements for the position and jurisdiction you plan to pursue.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

MAE Educational Administration Emphasis by the Numbers

33

Required credits

Listed for the MAE Educational Administration Emphasis program.

Course Requirements

Students earning an MAE with an Emphasis in Educational Administration must complete the following curriculum.

The graduate education core consists of required courses that establish a strong foundation in educational theory, research, and practice. View the full core curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog.  

The Educational Administration Emphasis consists of required emphasis courses. View the full emphasis curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog. 

Hands-On Experience

Courses in the MAE program core allow you to know yourself as a leader then how you can impact change at your institution. The culminating experience allows you to understand research and how to use data to make evidence-based decisions.

Elective courses may include courses with fieldwork. Principal, superintendent, and treasurer programs include an internship course with required hours.  

Careers

Educational Administration prepares experienced educators for school leadership responsibilities. Administrative positions require experience and applicable state credentials.

  • Assistant principal
  • School principal
  • Building-level administrator
  • Instructional leadership coordinator

Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for school principals.

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Accreditation

University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP. 

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