Program Overview

MEd in Educational Administration

The Master of Education in Educational Administration program at Xavier University is designed to equip students with the comprehensive training required to become a principal, administrative specialist, school treasurer, or superintendent. This 100% online graduate program offers transformative faculty mentorship and hands-on experience, empowering students to shape the future of education for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Admission

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, two years of full-time teaching experience under a resident educator or professional teaching license are required.

• Completed online application
  • Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework
  • Official test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Curriculum

The 30-credit-hour curriculum includes nine core credit hours and 21 credits of specialized courses focused on licensure and administration.

• Core Education Courses (9 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 500: History and Philosophy of American Education (3cr)
  • EDFD 505: Organization of Educational Systems in the United States (3cr)
  • EDFD 507: Educational Research & Educational Research Paper (3cr)
• Administration Courses (21 Credit Hours)
  • EDAD 543: Supervision of Instruction and Staff Personnel (3cr)
  • EDAD 548: Principalship OR EDAD 561: Administration of Pupil Personnel (for non-Principals) (3cr)
  • EDAD 562: Political Structures and School/Comm Relations (3cr)
  • EDAD 563: School Finance, Business Affairs and Physical Facilities (3cr)
  • EDAD 565: School Law (3cr)
  • EDAD 570: Policy, Planning, Evaluation, and Assessment (3cr)
  • EDAD 660: Curriculum Design and Teach Strategies (3cr)

Internship

To receive a Principal or Administrative Specialist License in the state of Ohio, students must complete two internship courses through Xavier, totaling six semester hours.

• Internship(s) I
  • EDAD 771: Principal (3cr)
  • EDAD 772: Admin Specialist Intern (3cr)
  • EDAD 776: School/Community Relations (3cr)
• Internship(s) II
  • EDAD 781: Principal (3cr)
  • EDAD 782: Research (3cr)
  • EDAD 783: Staff Personnel (3cr)
  • EDAD 784: Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development (3cr)
  • EDAD 785: Pupil Services (3cr)
  • EDAD 786: School/Community Relations (3cr)

Licensure Pathways

The program offers Ohio licensure in the following areas:

• Principal
• Administrative Specialist
• School Treasurer
• School Superintendent

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition: $660 per credit hour
• Catholic School Rate: $393 per credit hour
• Tier I Partner Rate: $495 per credit hour
• Tier II Partner Rate: $561 per credit hour
• Student ID Fee: $12.50
• Graduate Student Association Fee (degree-seeking full-time): $15 per semester
• Graduate Student Association Fee (degree-seeking part-time): $10 per semester

Program Features

• 100% online program
• Comprehensive pathways to advance career
• Licensure pathways for key roles in Ohio schools
• Expert faculty with real-world experience
• Flexible enrollment options (full-time and part-time)

FAQ

• What program options are available?
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration
  • Ohio Licensure programs (Principal, Administrative Specialist, School Treasurer, School Superintendent)
• Who is eligible to apply?
  • Anyone with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and two years of full-time teaching experience.
• Is this program in-person or online?
  • The Master of Educational Administration program is an online program.
• How long is the program? Is it possible to attend part-time?
  • The program offers both full-time and part-time enrollment options to accommodate students' schedules and professional commitments.
• What is the career outlook for individuals with a Master of Educational Administration?
  • With a Master of Educational Administration from Xavier, graduates can pursue careers as directors of personnel, directors of special education, principals, specialists, superintendents, and supervisors of instruction, with an above-average annual salary of $101,320.