MEd in

Educational Administration

Fast Track to Educational Leadership

Fast track into an educational leadership position with your online Master of Education in Educational Administration in as little as 15 months. The Education Administration master’s degree will open up exciting new educational opportunities and greater income potential for you. At CIU we offer a comprehensive program that provides you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s rapidly changing educational leadership landscape. Our program is designed to be completed in just 15 months, allowing you to earn your degree quickly and get started on your career goals. Along the way you will be supported by highly experienced faculty members who have served for years in the field of educational administration and have a wealth of knowledge to share. Our faculty are committed to helping you grow and develop as a leader, and they will work closely with you to ensure that you have the resources and support you need to succeed. Advance your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the educational community with our online Master of Education in Educational Administration program.

Note: This degree program does not currently qualify the graduate for any South Carolina Department of Education teaching or principal credential, certificate, or any other authorization.

Location

Online

Next Start

January 13, 2025

Credit Hours

30

College

College of Education

Accreditation

ACSI, SACSCOC

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Career Opportunities

  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Administrator K–12
  • Director of Education
  • Program Director
  • Education Evaluator
  • Director of Title 1 Programs
  • Education Administrator
  • Education Consultant
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Policy Analyst
  • Researcher

Deeper Understanding

You will gain a deeper understanding and extensive knowledge of educational practices, as well as evaluation and assessment, and managing staff and resources — all of which leads to increased effectiveness and enhanced earning potential.

Designed for You

Whether you’re a seasoned educator looking to advance your career or seeking to enter the field, our program is designed to help you achieve your goals and make a positive difference.

Online, Anytime

CIU’s online classes are accessible anytime, 24/7, providing you with the flexibility you need to balance your studies with your personal and professional responsibilities.

Meet the Faculty

Course Preview

In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.

For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:

EDU 7300 Foundations for Curriculum

This course will enable both teachers and administrators to develop curriculum and use instructional design from a biblical worldview. Students will learn to integrate faith and learning by designing integrated instruction, write standards and objectives, and teach critical thinking from a biblical worldview. Products from the course will include a comprehensive list of standards for education, a list of critical thinking skills, and a knowledge of models for biblical or character integration for use in integrated lessons.

EDU 5430 Authentic Assessment

This course is designed to introduce students to varying methods of assessment procedures in order for them to establish a foundation for constructing or choosing various forms of assessments and interpreting and reporting the results in order to gauge student educational progress.

EDU 5515 Institutional Advancement

Today’s administrator’s role encompasses more than overseeing day-to-day activities of a school. They must address such complex issues as fundraising, vision casting, and public relations. This course emphasizes the critical administrative processes that heads of schools must be able to effectively accomplish in order to develop and maintain a healthy school. Strategic planning, development and marketing, and financial accountability are explored in light of biblical principles. Application of every strategy to actual cases helps the students to transfer theory into practice.

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