Educational Management Master's Degree

Many career options in elementary and secondary schools can result from earning an educational management master's degree. This article shows you what you can learn as part of a master's program, and offers an outlook at jobs in the field of educational administration. Schools offering College Administration & Leadership degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

What Is an Educational Management Master's Degree Program?

An educational management master's degree program prepares you to work in schools as an administrator. You can also look for programs in educational administration, which are more common and cover the same concepts and skills. Many schools offer online options for an educational management or administration master's degree program.

Many educational management master's degree programs require you to be a licensed, experienced teacher to be admitted. If you choose an online program, your schedule can usually be flexible enough to maintain your current position. Most programs also require you to complete an internship or practicum working under the supervision of a licensed, experienced principal or other administrator. Many programs qualify you for state licensure to work as a principal in public schools.

ProgramFormat	Online and on-campus options available
ProgramRequirements	Internship or practicum, current teaching license
CourseTopics	Leadership methods, learning theory, employee relations, management theory
SalaryInfo (2014)	$89,540 median salary for elementary and secondary administrators

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

What Will I Learn?

The courses you take in an educational management or administration master's degree program prepare you for all aspects of managing a school. You learn about learning theories, management theories, leadership methods and employee relations. Curriculum planning, school finance and budgeting are also covered. You also learn how to communicate with students, teachers, families, the community and school board.

Many educational management master's degree programs require you to undertake research projects, and you take courses that help you conduct that research. You might be required to submit a project or paper in order to graduate. Additionally, internships are typically required and are arranged at local schools.

What Will My Job Be Like?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in 2014 that job opportunities for educational managers and administrators should be on pace with the rest of the country through 2024 (www.bls.gov). The report cited increased responsibilities for principals, assistant principals and other administrators as a major factor in job openings. In 2014, elementary and secondary school administrators earned an annual median salary of $89,540. (413 слов)

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School Administration

School administrators manage and work to improve a school or school district. You'll probably need a graduate degree to qualify for a position in school administration. To learn more about academic requirements and career opportunities, continue reading.

Is School Administration for Me?

Career Overview

If you currently work in education as a teacher, you may be interested in working in school administration. Education professionals at the administrative level operate school districts or individual schools to make sure they run smoothly and meet academic standards. As a school administrator, you can work at many different levels.

Career Options

Preschool and day-care centers employ directors and supervisors as the education administrators. You might become a school principal if you want to oversee secondary, middle or elementary schools. Principals work in private or public schools with other administrators, teachers, students, parents and community members to develop and maintain high standards of education by reviewing teaching methods and budgeting for the school's needs. Assistant principals help principals by aiding in school administration and handling disciplinary action. Principals and other school administrators must earn licensure, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

You could also consider working at a school district as an administrator. This job may involve overseeing specific areas of study in a public school, such as English or math, and striving to assess and improve the curriculum and teaching methods.

At the postsecondary level, colleges and universities rely on such positions as deans, provosts and chairpersons to help run the institutions and monitor the faculties and students. Regardless of the school administration level you aspire to, you'll benefit from having interpersonal and organizational skills.