Graduate Catalog
Educational Administration, MS
College of Education and Human Development
Educational Administration, MS (36 hours)
The Master's Program in Educational Administration is a leader in preparing PreK-20 school administrators throughout South Texas, nationwide, and internationally. This learner–centered program prepares graduates to meet the challenges of school leadership positions such as campus principal, campus assistant principal, and central office administration.
This program offers the master of science degree in Educational Administration and preparation for the Texas State certification exams for the principalship and superintendency.
Domestic Students:
*Priority deadline to receive complete applications:
| Fall | Spring | Summer I | Summer II |
| June 1 | October 15 | April 15 | May 15 |
Final deadline for receipt of complete applications:
| Fall | Spring | Summer I | Summer II |
| August 10 | Jan 10 | May 15 | June 15 |
International Students:
Final deadline to receive complete applications:
| Fall | Spring | Summer I | Summer II |
| May 1 | September 1 | February 1 | February 1 |
*Complete application should be received for full admissions and funding consideration
Application requirements
| Complete Application for Admission: |
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| Application fee: |
Please Note: Applicants who wish to apply for a different program will be required to submit a new application. The application processing fee is required for each application submitted. |
| Requirements: |
Application requirements specific to this program :
*Please allow 3-5 business days to receive Student ID before submitting additional supporting documents. Submit all supporting documents online. |
| Additional International Applicant Requirements |
Application requirements for international applicants:
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Printable degree plan
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Required Core Courses (12 semester credit hours)
| EDAD 5304 - Introduction to the Principalship | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5366 - Personnel Management | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5376 - Supervision of Teaching | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5377 - Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) | 3 credits |
General Administrative Competencies (12 semester credit hours)
| EDCI 5340 - Instructional Techniques for Effective Teaching | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5363 - Public School Law | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5378 - Application of Administrative Concepts | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5399 - School Administration Practicum | 3 credits |
Specialized Preparation (6 semester hours) (select two courses from the following)
| EDAD 5360 - Organizational Theory | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5364 - Management of Educational Programs and Special Units | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5374 - Campus Finance and Budgeting | 3 credits |
| EDAD 5375 - Communication and Community Relations | 3 credits |
| IDET 5380 - Educational Technology for Administrators | 3 credits |
College Requirements (6 semester hours)
| EDFN 5301 - Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
| ERST 5302 - Studies in Equality of Educational Opportunities (Must be included if the student has not completed an upper-division course in multicultural education) | 3 credits |
Master's program handbook (pdf)
School Administration Practicum Handbook (pdf)
School Superintendency Practicum Handbook (pdf)
Master's in Educational Administration Professional and State Standards Matrix (pdf)
Master's in Educational Administration Coverage of Standards Matrix (pdf)
If you'd like to learn more about the College of Education and Human Development, please visit our website.
Contact for More Information:
Dr. Gerri Maxwell
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5818
Office : 361-825-6034
gerri.maxwell@tamucc.edu
