Master of Arts in School Administration
Master of Arts in School Administration (MA SA)
Launching Lives of Purpose
黑料不打烊鈥檚 Master of Arts in School Administration is a 30 鈥� unit integrated program. The program includes courses in leadership, management, finance, human resources, curriculum development, and assessment. We embed administration fieldwork in coursework to allow candidates to apply course content in 鈥渞eal life鈥� school administration responsibilities.
Through a formal partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education, candidates who complete the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) can seamlessly transition into 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Master of Arts in School Administration. Up to 20 semester units are transferable, allowing students to build on their credential work and efficiently complete the remaining coursework to earn their master鈥檚 degree.
The Masters in School Administration requires 30-semester units of study.
Multiple learning modalities available: In-person, hybrid, and fully online courses.
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Graduate Programs that Transform Careers
CORE CLASSES
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Managment
- Leadership Concepts
- Organization and Management
PRACTICAL-BASED CLASSES
- School/ Parent/ Community Relations
- School Law, Governance and Politics
- Instructional Leadership
MASTER鈥橲 DEGREE / INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Trends in Curriculum Development
- Educational Assessment and Evaluation
- Action Research/Capstone Project in Administration
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
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Completion of a bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited institution
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Submission of a completed application
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Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
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Current r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae (CV)
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Two letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional)
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Statement of Intent outlining your interest in this program, relevant experience, and professional goals
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Interview with the Program Director
Accelerated Pathway from Credential to Master鈥檚
Through our exclusive partnership with San Mateo County Office of Education, PASC
completers can transfer up to 20 units鈥攆ast-tracking their path to a master鈥檚 degree
and leadership advancement.
High-Touch, Cohort Experience Built on SEL Leadership
Learn alongside a supportive cohort in a program grounded in social-emotional, human-centered
leadership鈥攄esigned to strengthen relationships, equity, and impact in real school
communities.
Susan Charles Ed.D.
Program Coordinator
scharles@ndnu.edu
650-508-3473
State Authorization for Online Programs
The Department of Education requires that institutions offering online or distance learning programs outside of their home states must seek authorization to operate from regulatory bodies in those states. Each state has a different set of requirements when it comes to allowing out-of-state colleges and universities to offer online degree programs to its residents.