College of Education
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.
Master of Arts in Education – Educational Administration Emphasis at Findlay
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.
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At a Glance
College
College of Education
Degree
Master of Arts in Education: Educational Administration Emphasis
Format
Online
Required credits
33 Credits
Curriculum
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.
opportunities
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.
beyond graduation
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.
financial aid
Cost of Education
Graduate students can support the cost of their education in a variety of ways during their time at Findlay.
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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.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
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