Administrative Services, M.A.
Introduction
Administrative Services, M.A. is a Masters program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Administrative Services, M.A. at Fresno Pacific University provides training in school administrative services and educational leadership. The program aims to prepare administrative leaders through coursework that combines theory and practice, with ethics and service. Students work on learning outcomes focused on shared vision, leadership and change, organizational management, and decision-making grounded in professionalism, ethics, integrity, justice, and equity.
The program requires a minimum of 36 semester units. It includes required courses with fieldwork components, plus a thesis sequence with Thesis Introduction and Literature Review, Research Methods in Education, and Thesis Completion. Courses are delivered online through live interactive classes via Zoom.
Modules
- ADM 735 - Leadership and Change
- ADM 779 - Building Community in Schools and Society
- ADM 794 - Thesis Introduction and Literature Review
- ADM 795 - Research Methods in Education
- ADM 796 - Thesis Completion
- ADM 740 - Building Shared Vision and Leadership Capacity
- ADM 741 - Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System
- ADM 741A - Fieldwork: Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System
- ADM 742 - Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning
- ADM 742A - Fieldwork: Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning
- ADM 743 - Meeting Diverse Needs of Family and Community
- ADM 744 - Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Administrative Services, M.A. at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in Administrative Services, M.A..
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Admission is based on a review of each applicant's academic achievements, work experience, and personal statement by the admissions committee.
- Completed Application for Admission.
- Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and any post-baccalaureate work; if currently finishing up a degree, submit current transcript; a final transcript will need to be submitted before you may enroll in classes.
- If your cumulative GPA for your bachelor's degree is below a 3.0 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.
- Reference Form(s) โ One reference is required for the M.A. in Administrative Services program.
- Statement of Intent โ Provide a written statement explaining your interest in the program, long-term goals and your experience in the field.
- Program Interview โ After submitting your application materials including transcripts, a representative will contact you to schedule an interview.
- Approved basic credential or certificate of clearance.
- Verification of current negative TB test (within 12 months).
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/graduate/program/administrative-services-ma
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.