M.A. in School Administration
Enrollment in the Master’s in School Administration Program offers four options for completing the culminating scholarly activity: (1) thesis, (2) project, (3) comprehensive examination and (4) CalAPA. Specific course requirements are listed below (effective Fall 2022).
Required Credential Courses (24 units)
- EDAD 5801 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (4 units)
- EDAD 5802 - School Personnel and School Finance (4 units)
- EDAD 5803 - The 21st Century Principal (4 units)
- EDAD 5804 - School Law (4 units)
- EDAD 5805 - Community Participation in Schools (4 units)
- EDAD 5806 - Practicum I (2 units)
- EDAD 5807 - Practicum II (2 units)
Graduate Core Courses (6 units)
Option 1: Thesis
- EDGS 5510 - Introduction to Educational Research (3)
- EDGS 5990 - Thesis (3)
Option 2: Project
- EDGS 5510 - Introduction to Educational Research (3)
- EDGS 5960 - Project (3)
Option 3: Comprehensive Examination
- EDGS 5510 - Introduction to Educational Research in Education (3 units)
- Elective Coursework (3 units) - Approved electives linked HERE
School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA #6990): Passing scaled score is 173.
California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Examination (CPACE): Passing for CPACE-Content subtest is 220, and passing scaled score for the CPACE-Performance subtest is also 220.
Option 4: CalAPA
- EDGS 5510 - Introduction to Educational Research (3)
- Elective Coursework (3 units) - Approved electives linked HERE
You must pass all three cycles on the first attempt within two years of initial enrollment
The CalAPA comprehensive examination option is retroactive for candidates who began the school administration program after July 1, 2018. The candidate is responsible for registering for the examination and paying all required fees. The candidate shall provide the Advanced Studies Office with passage verification.
The default course format for the School Administration program is in-person/face to face. Courses are offered at satellite locations throughout our service region: Merced, Turlock, and Ceres. We do offer an online pathway that uses the following priorities for enrollment:
- Candidates who live/work outside of the CSU Stanislaus service region.
- Candidates who live/work in San Joaquin County.
- Candidates who have extenuating life circumstances (program coordinator discretion)
- All remaining seats are enrolled on a first come, first serve basis.
Priority enrollment only applies for applicants that meet the CalState application deadline.
Students interested in enrolling in the online pathway should email the program coordinator, Dr. Anthony H. Johnson.
For students completing the MA degree via the Thesis or Project option. Forms and information are available on the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website.
Admission into programs leading to licensure or credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure or credential requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) and successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements.
Professional licensure notification from the Chancellor's Office.
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential at California State University, Stanislaus is fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
Updated: March 29, 2024