Educational Administration, M.A.: Supervisors, Principals and School Business Administrators

The Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Supervisor, Principal and School Business Administrator option is designed to prepare candidates for certification as principals, supervisors and school business administrators.  Once completed, you are eligible to receive certificates of eligibility.  Full certification for principals is granted by the State after successful completion of a mentoring program and the State-approved examination.  Full certification for SBA's is granted by the State after successful completion of a mentoring program.  No exam or mentoring programs are required for supervisors.

This program is in compliance with the requirements of the New Jersey State Department of Education Code.

Program Mission and Student Learning Outcomes

Online Application Deadline: August 22 

In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
• New Jersey or out-of-state Standard Instructional or Educational Services Certificate
• Three years of experience under the appropriate certificate.

*Please note that in order to receive a supervisor's certificate, a minimum of 3 years of full time teaching is required.  The requirement to receive a principal's certification is 5 years of full time experience.  A candidate is unable to ascertain certification without this requirement being met.

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores* 
  * NOTE: The admission requirement for the standardized test examination is now test-optional. Therefore, if you have taken the GRE or MAT within 5 years of application, you are encouraged to submit your scores. However, if you have not taken the exams, your application will move forward for review by the Admissions Committee.
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Personal statement
• Professional Resume/CV
• Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)

Program Requirements:

• 42 credits

Efthimia (Effie) Christie, Ed.D., echristi@kean.edu, (908) 737-5974

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.