Master of Education in Educational Administration

Pierre – Capital University Center/South Dakota State University
 

Introduction to the Program

Recognizing an increasing need for qualified K-12 school administrators, South Dakota State University offers the Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration with emphasis in either Elementary or Secondary Education, or both delivered on-site through Capital University Center in Pierre and through Distance Education from SDSU.    

Program Description

The program will provide the necessary academic coursework for educators who currently possess baccalaureate degrees and appropriate experience to become K-12 school administrators.  The required courses for the M.Ed. degree will be delivered via on-line (Internet)  and face-to-face courses.  To ensure that participants can complete the curriculum in a timely manner, the coursework will be delivered over seven semesters, including summer terms. (See the schedule below). 

Logistics

The requirements for admission to the Master of Educational Degree in the Educational Administration program are as follows:

·        Baccalaureate degree in Elementary or Secondary Education and/or hold a South Dakota Teaching Certificate

·        A graduate application includes all prior transcripts and (2) letters of professional reference submitted to the Graduate School of South Dakota State University.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.  Upon submission of the required information, students will be assigned an admission status of “unconditional,” “conditional” or “not admitted.”

Required Coursework

The Educational Administration program curriculum requires completion of coursework totaling 35 credit hours.  Coursework includes:

            EDAD 700 – Introduction to School Administration                        3 credits

EDER 761 – Informational Literacy                                                   3 credits

EDAD 707 – Principalship                                                                 2 credits

EDAD 708 – Elementary School Practicum and/or

                                    EDAD 709 – Secondary School Practicum             1 credit

            EDFN 730 – Current Issues in Education                                         3 credits

            EDAD 735 – School Law                                                                   3 credits

EDFN 747 – Curriculum: Theory into Practice                                 2 credits

SEED 748 – Secondary Curriculum Practicum and/or

                       ELED 748 - Elementary Curriculum Practicum        1 credit

EDFN 750 – Technology in Education                                             3 credits

EDAD 730 – School Finance                                                            2 credits

EDAD 715 – Supervision                                                                   3 credits

EDAD 794 – Internship                                                                       1 credit

EDAD 725 – Education in a Pluralistic Society                               3 credits

EDFN 745 – Effective Teaching: Theory Into Practice                    3 credits

EDAD 794 – Internship                                                                       1 credit

EDFN 790 – Capstone                                                                       1 credit

                                                                                                            35 credits

Costs

The tuition rate for all courses delivered through Capital University Center is the self support rate established by the Board of Regents (SDBOR).  This rate is in effect for all non-campus course delivery and is not subject to state laws that permit tuition reductions.  For the 2005-2006 school year the self support rate for graduate classes has been established at $240.20 per credit hour.  This amount reflects all tuition

Estimated Total Program Costs

2005-2006 (Fall and Spring)                      12 credits                       $2,882.40

2006-2007 (summer, fall and spring)        15 credits                       $3,783.15* (estimated)

2007           (summer and fall)                      8 credits                        $2,228.56* (estimated)

Books         (estimate)                                                                         $2,000.00

                        Total estimate                                                            $10,894.11

            * Estimate for 2006-2007 tuition is based on an estimated 5% increase per year over the 2005-2006 costs.  Actual amounts are set each year by the SDBOR. 

Financial aid may be available to graduate students.  

This program is being delivered in a cohort model.  The face-to-face portion will be delivered one cycle only in Pierre and is dependent upon sufficient enrollment in all courses. This means that if the enrollment drops below a predetermined number, the program offering will not be continued.  If for whatever reason, an individual does not enroll in a course as it is offered in the cycle but the minimum enrollment is still met, it will be his or her responsibility to take the course on campus in Brookings. Courses will not be offered through independent study.

Benefits

The benefits of the Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration are evident when comparing salaries of classroom teachers to administrators.  The following statistics come from the South Dakota Department of Education 2003-2004 school year staff information figures.

Average Salaries