MSEd in Higher Education Administration
The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) program in higher education administration offers a curriculum that emphasizes higher education management, student services, personnel management, information systems, and institutional leadership. This program is designed to prepare the student for administrative leadership and supervisory positions in postsecondary institutions, including community colleges, senior colleges, and universities.
Students in the MSEd program are required to complete 30–33 credits. Students who do not have a minimum of one year’s experience in an administrative position in higher education are required to complete a 3-credit internship.
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All students are required to either take the School of Public Affairs noncredit computer workshop or pass the School’s computer skills examination demonstrating computer proficiency. Required (21–24 credits) |
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| PAF 9302 | Organizational Behavior in Colleges and Universities | 3 credits |
| PAF 9317 | Seminar on Research for the Educational Administrator | 3 credits |
| PAF 9322 | Internship in Higher Education* | 3 credits |
| PAF 9330 | The Organization and Administration of U.S. Higher Education | 3 credits |
| PAF 9331 | The History of U.S. Higher Education | 3 credits |
| PAF 9332 | Information Systems in Higher Education Administration | 3 credits |
| PAF 9336 | Student Services in Higher Education | 3 credits |
| PAF 9339 | The Financing of Higher Education | 3 credits |
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Advanced Certificate Program in Educational Leadership
The courses for this 24-credit nondegree program cover material essential to strong performance as a school administrator. The course work emphasizes instructional and community leadership, personnel management, and administration of the school unit. Completion of this program leads to eligibility for New York State certification in School Building Leadership (SBL). (Students may also prepare for New York State certification with the 33-credit MSEd program in educational leadership. Students seeking the MSEd take three additional courses after completing those required for SBL certification.)
Students seeking admission to the Advanced Certificate Program in educational administration and supervision should contact the School of Public Affairs Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services for information about special admission requirements.
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All entering students are required to either take the School of Public Affairs noncredit computer workshop or pass the School’s computer skills examination. Required (24 credits) First Semester |
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| PAF 9310 | Administration of the Urban School | 3 credits |
| PAF 9314 | Curriculum Development and the Improvement of Instruction | 3 credits |
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| PAF 9301 | Urban School Community Leadership | 3 credits |
| PAF 9312 | Law for the Educational Administrator | 3 credits |
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| PAF 9309 | Instructional Leadership in Educational Organizations | 3 credits |
| PAF 9319 | Introduction to School Finance | 3 credits |
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| PAF 9320 | Internship and Seminar I | 6 credits |
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| PAF 9306 | Education—Theories
of Organizing and Personnel Management |
3 credits |
| PAF 9313 | Practicum in Supervision | 3 credits |
| PAF 9317 | Seminar on Research for the Educational Administrator | 3 credits |
| PAF 9318 | Analysis of Education
Policy |
3 credits |
| PAF 9399 | Selected Topics in Educational Administration | 3 credits |
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