Master of arts (M.A.)
in educational policy and administration—educational
administration track
The master of arts (M.A.) degree with a program emphasis in educational administration
(EdAd),
administered by the Graduate School and offered by the Department of Educational
Policy and Administration (EdPA), provides a common beginning point for those
interested in graduate study in educational administration. Among the areas
of emphasis offered are elementary and secondary school administration, general
administration, education policy, education finance and budgeting, and personnel
administration. Completion of the master's degree alone does not meet the Minnesota
administrative licensure requirements, which require a total of at least 90
graduate credits.
Who enrolls in this program?
M.A. students in EdAd are the leaders and future leaders of Minnesota schools.
They come to this program from positions as teachers, school and district staff,
and from positions in other state and private organizations committed to improving
education. The program is selective and is limited to 20 students each year.
What will my program look like?
The M.A. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at
least 30 credits of course work. Typically, a course meeting once a week throughout
the semester is three credits. As part of their program of study, students prepare
a Plan B paper (2-4 semester credits). Students may complete the coursework
on either a full-time or part-time basis.
How long will my master's program take?
Attending full time, including summers, students often can complete the degree
requirements in one calendar year. However, many students are employed full
time and spread their coursework over 2 years. M.A. students must successfully
complete their coursework, Plan B paper, and final oral examination to receive
their degree. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years after
starting the program.
See also:
Request an application or more information
Please see admission requirements or contact:
Dick Nunneley
Department of Educational Policy and Administration
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota
330 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0221
Phone: 612-626-9377
E-mail: nunne001@umn.edu Revised
October 2006
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