MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (M.S.)

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Educational Administration comprises courses and experiences designed to develop entry-level competencies in the practice of educational administration. The program incorporates coursework that constitutes the “modified Florida program in educational leadership” at St. Thomas University and addresses the competencies assessed in the Florida Educational Leadership Examination and prepares graduates to be school administrators.

Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to this program must file an application form with the University’s Office of Admissions. A department faculty member reviews each complete application and makes a recommendation on admission to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions notifies applicants of the decision on their applications.

1. Completed and signed application.
2. Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended with a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work;
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. At least two years of successful full-time teaching experience and a regular Florida teaching certificate.
5. A two-page personal goal statement.
6. Take a writing examination to determine proficiency in written language. Based upon performance, the applicant may be admitted fully, admitted probationally pending completion of a writing seminar, or denied admission.
7. An intake interview with the program faculty member.

Core Requirements (33 Credits)
EDA 600 Microcomputer Application for Administrators* EDA 601 Leadership in Education*
EDA 602 Communication in Educational Leadership* EDA 603 School Law*
EDA 604 School Finance* EDA 606 Curriculum and Instruction*
EDA 608 School Personnel Management*
EDA 610 The Principalship*
EDF 621 Psychological Foundations of Education
EDF 660 Social, Philosophical and Historical Foundations of
Education
EDU 503 Applied Research Methods
* These courses constitute a “modified Florida program in educational leadership” and address the competencies assessed in the Florida Educational Leadership Examination.

Guided Electives (6 Credits)
EEX xxx Guided Elective
EEX xxx Guided Elective

Graduation Requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to remain in academic good standing. Students must complete all required courses with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to graduate.