M.A. in Administration and Leadership

Program Description

Designed for future educational administrators, the M.A. in Administration & Leadership focuses on administrative management, emphasizing the development of leadership skills. Upon completion of the state approved program, candidates are qualified to apply for Principal Certification, and those possessing a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and three years of teaching experience may also apply for Supervisor Certification. The program also meets endorsement standards for School Business Administrator and School Administrator Certification.

There are two program options: Accelerated and “Traditional” M.A.

Program Highlights

The Master of Arts in Administration and Leadership program is designed for candidates who aspire to be educational leaders in the inclusive school and district.  The program is based on the premise that all students are capable of learning and all students have a right to a quality education in the least restrictive setting.  Consequently, this graduate program incorporates the standard School of Education core courses in foundations, diversity, curriculum, research, and technology premised upon inclusive best practices.   Program curricular focus is on developing leadership skills with a strong connection to practice.

The program is offered on campus and at a variety of sites.

• M.A. in Administration & Leadership @ Lakewood
  Enrollment for Fall and Spring sessions (Fall accepted students may begin in Summer.)
• M.A. in Administration & Leadership @ Communiversity in Wall Township
  Enrollment for Fall and Spring sessions (Spring sessions are based on the number of applicants by December 1.)
• M.A. in Administration & Leadership @ Woodbridge
  Enrollment for Fall and Spring sessions (Fall accepted students may begin in Summer.)

The School of Education offers courses in the late afternoon and evening. By taking two 3-credit courses per semester, a student can earn the M.A. in Administration and Leadership degree in just 3 years.

Admission Requirements “Traditional” M.A..

• Priority deadlines of August 1 for Fall; December 1 for Spring
• Applications will be accepted after these dates on a space available basis.
• Completed application - Graduate Application (PDF) or Online Graduate Application 
• $40.00 Application fee
• Official transcripts from EVERY college and university attended
• Statement of Objectives (Letter of Intent)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copy of Standard NJ Teacher Certification

Course Sequence

Required Coursework: (36 credits) 

• EDC5010 Curricular Leadership for the Inclusive School
• EDC6101 Organizational Leadership Theory in the Inclusive School
• EDC5014 Methods of Research for Leaders in Inclusive Schools
• EDC5102 Supervision of Instruction in the Inclusive School
• EDC5013 Curricular Leadership and Management for Diverse and Inclusive Schools (Prerequisite: EDC5010)
• EDC5101 School Law
• EDC6102 Organizational Leadership Practice in the Inclusive School (Prerequisite: EDC 6101)
• EDC6401 Supervision and Leadership of Instruction and Learning (Prerequisite: EDC5102)
• EDC6103 Data-Based Strategies for Decision Making
• EDC6104 Financial Management
• EDC6090 Internship in Administration and Leadership I
• EDC6091 Internship in Administration and Leadership II
  (Prerequisites EDC5010, EDC5013, EDC5014, EDC5101, EDC5102, EDC6101, EDC6102, EDC6401)

*** Candidates for a School Business Administrator Certificate should also complete BU/EC 501 Economic Survey

Courses may be offered in three formats:

• Lecture –weekly coursework on campus 6-sessions
• Hybrid - combination of online and campus coursework 6 sessions
• Online – coursework 5-6 sessions

M.A. in ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP Traditional 36-Credit Mode
Suggested Sequence 6 Semesters

Fall Semester I [and Summer I]

• EDC5010 Curricular Leadership for the Inclusive School 3-Credits
• EDC5101 School Law 3-Credits

Spring Semester 2 [and Summer 2]

• EDC5013 Curricular Leadership and Management for Diverse and Inclusive Schools 3-Credits (Prerequisite: EDC5010)
• EDC5014 Methods of Research for Leaders in the Inclusive School 3-Credits

Fall Semester 3 [and Summer I]

• EDC5102 Supervision of Instruction in the Inclusive School 3-Credits
• EDC6101 Organizational Leadership Theory in the Inclusive School 3-Credits

Spring Semester 4 [and Summer 2]

• EDC6401 Supervision and Leadership of Instruction and Learning (Prerequisite: EDC5102) 3-Credits
• EDC6102 Organizational Leadership Practice in the Inclusive School 3-Credits

Fall Semester 5

• EDC6103* Data-Based Strategies for Decision Making 3-Credits
• EDC6090 Internship in Administration and Leadership I 3-Credits
  (Prerequisites: EDC5010, EDC5013, EDC5014, EDC5101, EDC5102, EDC6101, EDC6102, EDC6401)
  *Summer I

Spring Semester 6

• EDC6104** Financial Management 3-Credits
• EDC6091 Internship in Administration and Leadership II 3-Credits
  ** Summer II

Accelerated Program

An accelerated M.A. in Administration & Leadership is offered at the main campus in Lakewood. However, unlike the traditional program students take classes over five semesters: two fall, two spring, and a summer semester (Summer I and Summer II) through a variety of delivery formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online. Accelerated students may also request to enter the Online Program, completing all courses in an online format. The program offerings are exactly the same as the traditional program.

Admission Requirements for the Accelerated M.A.

• Application Priority deadline June 1
• Completed application - Graduate Application (PDF) or Online Graduate Application 
• $40.00 Application fee
• Official transcripts from EVERY college and university attended with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• A minimum three years of teaching experience
• Essay – Topic: My educational leadership perspectives and aspirations (minimum 700 words, maximum 1000 words)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Program applicants will be contacted for an interview by the program director.

Because of limited seating of the program, applicants who are not chosen for the Accelerated program may apply to the “Traditional” M.A. in Administration & Leadership program.

GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

MA in ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP REVISED 36-Credit Model
Suggested Sequence Accelerated 2-Year Model 5 Semesters

Fall Semester I

• EDC5010 Curricular Leadership for the Inclusive School 3-Credits
• EDC5102 Supervision of Instruction in the Inclusive School 3-Credits

Spring Semester 2

• EDC5013 Curricular Leadership and Management for Diverse and Inclusive Schools 3-Credits (Prerequisite: EDC5010)
• EDC6401 Supervision and Leadership of Instruction and Learning (Prerequisite: EDC5102) 3-Credits

Summer I Semester 3

• EDC5101 School Law 3-Credits
• EDC6101 Organizational Leadership Theory in the Inclusive School 3-Credits

Summer II Semester 3

• EDC5014 Methods of Research for Leaders in the Inclusive School 3-Credits
• EDC6102 Organizational Leadership Practice in the Inclusive School 3-Credits

Fall Semester 4

• EDC6103 Data-Based Strategies for Decision Making 3-Credits
• EDC6090 Internship in Administration and Leadership I 3-Credits
  (Prerequisites: EDC5010, EDC5013, EDC5014, EDC5101, EDC5102, EDC6101, EDC6102, EDC6401)

Spring Semester 5

• EDC6104 Financial Management 3-Credits
• EDC6091 Internship in Administration and Leadership II 3-Credits

Certificate Programs

School Business Administration Certificate Program
Suggested Course Sequence

Three Semesters

Fall Semester #1
BU/EC 501 Economic Survey (3)
EDC6101 Organizational Leadership Theory in the Inclusive School (3)

Spring Semester #2
EDC6104 Financial Management (3)
EDC6102 Organizational Leadership Practice in the Inclusive School (Prerequisite: EDC6101)

Fall Semester #3 or SUM I
EDC5101 School Law (3)
EDC6103 Data-based Strategies for Decision Making (3)

Director of School Counseling Certificate Program
Suggested Course Sequence

Fall Semester #1/Summar Session 1
EDC5010 Curricular Leadership for the Inclusive School (3)
EDC5101 School Law (3)
EDC5102 Supervision of Instruction in Inclusive Schools (3)

School Supervisor Certificate Program
Suggested Course Sequence
Two Semesters

Fall Semester #1/Summer Session 1
EDC5102 Supervision of Instruction in Inclusive Schools (3)
EDC5010 Curricular Leadership for the Inclusive School (3)

Spring Semester #2/ Summer Session 2
EDC5013 Curricular Leadership and Management for Diverse and Inclusive Schools (Prerequisite: EDC5010)
EDC6401 Supervision and Leadership of Instruction and Learning (Prerequisite: EDC5102)