New
Department:
Organizational
Leadership, Policy,
and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a
new department has been created
that integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy, and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
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Master of arts (M.A.) in educational policy and administration—educational
administration track
The master of arts (M.A.) degree with a program emphasis in educational administration
(EdAd), administered by the Graduate School
and offered by the Department of Educational Policy and Administration (EdPA), provides
a common beginning point for those interested in graduate study in educational administration.
Among the areas of emphasis offered are elementary and secondary school administration,
general administration, education policy, education finance and budgeting, and personnel
administration. Completion of the master's degree alone does not meet the
Minnesota administrative licensure requirements, which require a total of at least
90 graduate credits.
Who enrolls in this program?
M.A. students in EdAd are
the leaders and future leaders of Minnesota schools. They come to this program from
positions as teachers, school and district staff, and from positions in other state
and private organizations committed to improving education. The program is selective
and is limited to 20 students each year.
What will my program look like?
The M.A. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at least
30 credits of course work. Typically, a course meeting once a week throughout the
semester is three credits. As part of their program of study, students prepare a
Plan B paper (2-4 semester credits). Students may complete the coursework on either
a full-time or part-time basis.
How long will my master's program take?
Attending full time, including summers, students often can complete the degree
requirements in one calendar year. However, many students are employed full time
and spread their coursework over 2 years. M.A. students must successfully complete
their coursework, Plan B paper, and final oral examination to receive their degree.
All degree requirements must be completed within seven years after starting the
program.
See also:
Request an application or more information
Please see admission requirements or contact:
Dick Nunneley
Department of Educational Policy and Administration
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota
330 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0221
Phone: 612-626-9377
E-mail: nunne001@umn.edu
Revised October 2006
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