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Master of Education (MEd) Degree with a Concentration in Education Administration
Online Master's Degree in Education with Concentration in Education Administration
The goal of the Master of Education with a concentration in Education Administration is to help develop the knowledge and skills to help candidates prepare to pursue opportunities as a school administrator or educational leader.
The education administration master’s program at AIU features online courses that focus on instructing candidates to utilize industry-authentic tools and develop relevant skills in preparation for the next steps in their career path. The master’s in education administration concentration explores how to collaborate in a community of adult students while studying human resources management, financial administration, regulation and compliance, and the development of curriculum and e-learning solutions for school, faculty, staff and students.
Next start date
Program Credits
45
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
Location
Online,
Classes start on Jul 30, 2025
Program Outline
The one-year Masters of Education with a concentration in Higher Education Administration is designed to help candidates work to develop a solid foundation of professional skills and prepare to pursue career paths in education administration or organizational leadership. In addition to the MEd curricula, this concentration provides an additional component that focuses on administration processes and regulations specific to educational institutions, which is vital in a leadership role.
The education administration master’s program courses emphasize the practical implications of cognitive science, learning and educational leadership models, legal and regulatory requirements, human and facility resources management, and e-learning best practices. The master’s in higher education administration concentration is designed to expose candidates to real-world models in budgeting, curriculum implementation, and school success using research-based decision-making. Candidates will develop planning and implementation documents using the Articulate 360 suite of tools while creating an ePortfolio, participating in colleague peer networking, and establishing badging credentials throughout the program.
The master’s in educational leadership degree program was developed for working adults, so candidates can pursue this degree 100% online, allowing the flexibility to study on your terms and your schedule.
American InterContinental University’s Master of Education degree is not designed to meet state educator licensing or advancement requirements; however, it may assist candidates in gaining these approvals in their state of residence depending on those requirements. Contact the state board of education in the applicable state(s) for details.
Courses
Course Name
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Course Number
Credits
Program Core
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Learning Theory Foundations
MED501
This course provides an introduction to the various schools of thought on how people learn. The course will emphasize the practical implications of cognitive science. Learners will explore learning theories, such as cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism. Candidates will also develop a concept of professional behavior and performance appropriate to professional educators through an in-depth study of contemporary leadership issues and leadership theories.
This course provides an introduction to the various schools of thought on how people learn. The course will emphasize the practical implications of cognitive science. Learners will explore learning theories, such as cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism. Candidates will also develop a concept of professional behavior and performance appropriate to professional educators through an in-depth study of contemporary leadership issues and leadership theories.
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MED501 | 4.5 | ||||
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Integrative Design and Effective Curricula
MED503
This course examines the development of curricula for education and workplace learning and development. Comparison of evaluation design, curriculum design, and instructional design is provided to assist candidates in aligning curriculum and instruction with foundational learning theories. Candidates will have the opportunity to focus on creating learning objectives, assessing curriculum, designing instructional solutions, and integrating instructional technology. Program evaluation techniques will be introduced.
This course examines the development of curricula for education and workplace learning and development. Comparison of evaluation design, curriculum design, and instructional design is provided to assist candidates in aligning curriculum and instruction with foundational learning theories. Candidates will have the opportunity to focus on creating learning objectives, assessing curriculum, designing instructional solutions, and integrating instructional technology. Program evaluation techniques will be introduced.
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MED503 | 4.5 | ||||
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Analysis, Assessment, and Evaluation
MED505
This course provides the foundations of analysis, assessment, and evaluation methodologies used in curriculum decision-making and the field of education. Learners will incorporate educational research and data analysis in context with comparisons between formative and summative assessment and formative and summative evaluation. Foundational curriculum and development applications are covered with a focus on analyzing underlying assumptions and applying data-supported curriculum best practices. This course examines the development of comprehensive educational curricula and selection of various teaching and curriculum design practices based on data analysis.
This course provides the foundations of analysis, assessment, and evaluation methodologies used in curriculum decision-making and the field of education. Learners will incorporate educational research and data analysis in context with comparisons between formative and summative assessment and formative and summative evaluation. Foundational curriculum and development applications are covered with a focus on analyzing underlying assumptions and applying data-supported curriculum best practices. This course examines the development of comprehensive educational curricula and selection of various teaching and curriculum design practices based on data analysis.
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MED505 | 4.5 | ||||
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Educational Research Qualitative (Legal and Ethical Focus)
MED511
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied qualitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to legal and regulatory guidelines. Candidates will create a data-informed educational training module.
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied qualitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to legal and regulatory guidelines. Candidates will create a data-informed educational training module.
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MED511 | 4.5 | ||||
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Educational Research Quantitative (Curriculum Focus)
MED513
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied quantitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to curriculum. Candidates will create a data-informed curriculum action plan.
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied quantitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to curriculum. Candidates will create a data-informed curriculum action plan.
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MED513 | 4.5 | ||||
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Data Applications for Education Technology
MED515
This course will examine ways and means to augment learning and teaching in the classroom through effective use of education and instructional technologies. Candidates will have the opportunity to collect, examine, analyze, interpret, and apply data to inform instruction, administration, policy, and other decisions and practice. The course explores the data and research behind engagement in the online learning environment and its impact on changing cognitive processes, memory functions, and learner attention. This course will examine ways and means to augment learning and teaching in the classroom through effective use of education and instructional technologies. Candidates will have the opportunity to collect, examine, analyze, interpret, and apply data to inform instruction, administration, policy, and other decisions and practice. The course explores the data and research behind engagement in the online learning environment and its impact on changing cognitive processes, memory functions, and learner attention. |
MED515 | 4.5 | ||||
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Capstone
MED590
The student will summarize studies in the education profession and demonstrate competency in the chosen concentration requirements. This capstone course will allow the learner to demonstrate mastery of all the concepts and skills presented in the core courses and concentration courses in the candidate's field of study. The emphasis will be on designing and producing a real world quality deliverable in the concentration studied to be used as a highlight in a professional portfolio.
The student will summarize studies in the education profession and demonstrate competency in the chosen concentration requirements. This capstone course will allow the learner to demonstrate mastery of all the concepts and skills presented in the core courses and concentration courses in the candidate's field of study. The emphasis will be on designing and producing a real world quality deliverable in the concentration studied to be used as a highlight in a professional portfolio.
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MED590 | 4.5 | ||||
| 31.5 Total Credit Hours | 31.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Education Administration
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Education Administration Dynamics and Culture
MED551
This course will examine leadership theory and its applications in current education settings. This course is designed to prepare candidates for operational and strategic leadership as an education professional.
This course will examine leadership theory and its applications in current education settings. This course is designed to prepare candidates for operational and strategic leadership as an education professional.
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MED551 | 4.5 | ||||
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Personnel and Human Resources
MED553
The course examines the processes of human resource planning and financial management in educational organizations, including recruitment and selection, training and development, motivation, budgetary concerns, and performance appraisals. It provides an overview of financial and human resource administration as well as addressing evaluation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
The course examines the processes of human resource planning and financial management in educational organizations, including recruitment and selection, training and development, motivation, budgetary concerns, and performance appraisals. It provides an overview of financial and human resource administration as well as addressing evaluation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
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MED553 | 4.5 | ||||
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Financial Management
MED555
The course examines the processes of financial management in educational organizations, including recruitment and selection costs, training and development investment, motivation initiatives, budgetary concerns, academic resources, and facility resources. It provides an overview of financial administration as well as addressing evaluation, problem-solving, and leadership administration of financial assets.
The course examines the processes of financial management in educational organizations, including recruitment and selection costs, training and development investment, motivation initiatives, budgetary concerns, academic resources, and facility resources. It provides an overview of financial administration as well as addressing evaluation, problem-solving, and leadership administration of financial assets.
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MED555 | 4.5 | ||||
| 13.5 Total Credit Hours | 13.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Program Learning Outcomes
- Design educational content and programming that is appropriate to support learning for diverse audiences, contexts, global perspectives, and cultural responsiveness.
- Justify educational decision-making using educational theories, financial management, and scholarly research practices.
- Adapt advanced, discipline-appropriate professional and research communication skills for personal growth and stakeholder engagement.
- Employ professional dispositions appropriate for educational practice and leadership.
- Implement instructional strategies and technologies to support learning (i.e., eLearning, distance learning, online learning, traditional learning, and hybrid learning).
- Analyze the impact of instructional design methodology and learning theories/sciences (social, emotional, and academic) on stakeholders for effectiveness of interventions and/or educational systems.
- Integrate continuous improvement, learner assessment, technology, eLearning, and evaluation plans based on data analysis.
Classes Overview
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Education Administration Dynamics and Culture
This course examines educational leadership models, their underpinning theories, and their applications in current educational settings. This course is designed to help candidates prepare to pursue operational and strategic leadership roles as professionals in the education field.
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Personnel and Human Resources
The course examines the processes of human resource planning and financial management in educational organizations, including recruitment, training and development, motivation and retention, budgetary concerns, and performance appraisals. It course provides an overview of financial and human resource administration and addresses evaluation, problem-solving and leadership skills.
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Financial Management
The financial management course in the education administration master’s program examines financial management processes specific to educational organizations, including recruitment and hiring costs, training and development investments, motivation and retention initiatives, budgetary concerns, and academic and facility resources. The course is designed to provide an overview of financial administration as well as addressing evaluation, problem-solving and educational leadership administration of financial assets.
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Integrative Design and Effective Curricula
This course examines the development of curricula for education and workplace learning and development. Students can study how to align curriculum and instruction with foundational learning theories through the comparison of evaluation design, curriculum design, and instructional design. Candidates will focus on creating learning objectives, assessing curriculum, designing instructional solutions, and integrating instructional technology. Program evaluation techniques are also introduced in this course.
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Integrative Design and Effective Curricula
This course examines the development of curricula for education and workplace learning and development. The comparison of evaluation design, curriculum design and instructional design assists candidates in aligning curriculum and instruction with foundational learning theories. Candidates will focus on creating learning objectives, assessing curriculum, designing instructional solutions, and integrating instructional technology. Program evaluation techniques are also introduced.
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Analysis, Assessment, and Evaluation
This course provides the foundations of analysis, assessment, and evaluation methodologies used in curriculum decision-making and the field of education. Candidates can study to incorporateeducational research and data analysis in context with comparisons between formative and summative assessment and evaluation. Foundational curriculum and development applications are covered with a focus on analysis, underlying assumptions, and data-supported curriculum best practices. This course explores the development of comprehensive educational curricula and various teaching and curriculum design practices based on data analysis.
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Data Applications for Education Technology
This course examines ways and means to augment learning and teaching resources in the classroom through effective use of both monetary and non-monetary resources.
This course provides the foundations of analysis and assessment methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied quantitative and qualitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment. Comparisons of formative and summative assessment and formative evaluation will be addressed.
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AIU’s Master of Education (MEd) with a Concentration in Education Administration, is designed to develop the knowledge and skills to help candidates prepare to pursue opportunities as education administrators or leaders. This concentration provides an additional component that focuses on administration processes and regulations specific to educational institutions, which can be vital in a leadership role.
In this Education Administration (MEd) program, candidates study a mix of division core courses and Education Administration courses, including but not limited to, Integrative Design and Effective Curricula, Data Applications for Education Technology, and Education Administration Dynamics and Culture. This master’s in education administration program is designed to teach learners how to design educational content and programming, justify educational decision-making, and integrate continuous improvement strategy, learner assessment, e-learning models, education technologies, and evaluation plans.
The Master of Education with a Concentration in Education Administration degree program is offered online and starts every 5 weeks. Completion of the AIU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the AIU application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-855-377-1888) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The Master of Education with a Concentration in Education Administration degree program requires a total of 45 credit hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. AIU accepts up to 18 quarter hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*.
* Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Discover a Master’s in Education with a Concentration in Education Administration degree program at AIU, which focuses on instructing candidates to utilize industry-authentic tools and develop career-relevant skills in preparation for the next steps in their career path. Candidates have access to instructors who have real-world experience in their field and can engage with faculty and network with peers, receive access to online career counseling resources and support services, and access resources in the virtual library. Candidates can pursue this degree online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own terms and schedules.
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