Educational Administration (EDUCST-MA, EAN)

Specialization leading to Master of Arts in Educational Studies
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Core Requirements (9 hours)

Foundations Requirement (3 hours)

  • ESPHE 6250 History of Education
  • ESPHE 7572 History of Colleges and Universities (3)
  • ESPHE 6410 Philosophy of Education (3)
  • ESPHE 7222 History of Educational Policy (3)
  • ESEADM 7359 Leadership, Inquiry, and Ethics (3)
  • ESSPSY 8056 Roles and Function of School Psychology (3)
  • ESWDE 5624 Foundations of Workforce Development and Education (3)

Multicultural and Human Diversity Requirement (3 hours)

  • ESEADM 6360 School Community Relations (3)
  • ESHESA 7520 Diversity in Higher Education (3)
  • ESCE 7741 Multicultural and Social Justice Issues in Counseling (4) (Counselor Education Students Only)
  • ESCFE 8209 Cultural Process in Education (3)
  • ESSPED 5650 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
  • ESWDE 5672 Lifelong Learning in Adult Years (3)
  • ESSPSY 7028 Cultural Diversity: Developing a Multicultural Awareness (3)
  • ESEPOL 5217 Comparative Education (3)

Research Requirement (3 hours)

  • ESQREM 6625 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
  • ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)
  • ESQUAL 7230 Qualitative Research for Educators (3)
  • ESSPED 8861 Behavioral Research Methods in Applied Settings (3)
  • AAE 8850 Research Methods (2) (to be taken with AAE 8851)
  • AAE 8851 Proposal Development (1) (to be taken with AAE 8850)
  • ESEPOL 7224 Educational Policy Analysis in Contemporary Culture (3)

Specialization Requirements (21 hours)

Required Courses (6 hours)

  • ESEADM 6350 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3)
  • ESEADM 7356 Instructional Leadership and Supervision (3)

Supporting Courses (choose three, 9 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor for alternatives

  • ESEADM 6360 School-Community Relations and Politics (3)
  • ESEPSY 7350 Educational Leadership: Learning & Teaching (3)
  • ESEADM 6372 Educational Technology Leadership and Administration (3)
  • ESEADM 6366 School Finance and Business Administration (3)
  • ESEADM 6356 Legal Aspects of School Administration (3)
  • ESEADM 7359 Leadership, Inquiry, and Ethics (3)
  • ESEADM 6362 Strategic Human Capital Management for P-12 Administration (3)

Cognate Area (6 hours)

Students are required to take at least six credit hours in a cognate area relevant to their interests. Consult with faculty advisor.

Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirement (choose one, 0-3 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor

Thesis Option

  • ESEADM 7999 Thesis Research: Educational Administration (minimum 3)

Non-thesis Options (choose one)

Students must register for a minimum of three hours during the semester they take the examination or the project.

  • Master’s Examination
  • Action Research Project
  • Comprehensive Case Study

Minimum hours: 30 non-thesis, 33 with thesis

Program Degree Department Email
Masters Educational Studies edstudies@osu.edu

 

Note: Students exact curriculum may vary depending upon program of study determined by student and advisor. 

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