Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision

Admission to the ME in Educational Administration and Supervision

In addition to admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, admission to the master's program requires the following:

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution

  • A well-written statement of purpose describing your background and goals as well as the importance of this degree in achieving those goals

  • One letter of recommendation regarding your potential for doing master's level work from professionals such as an undergraduate major advisor, current employer, school principal or others who are knowledgeable about your ability to engage in graduate work in this degree program

  • A current Ohio educators license

The master's program has selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does not guarantee admission.

What to Submit with Your Application

  • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education

  • Statement of purpose

  • One letter of recommendation 

  • Copy of current teaching license(s)

  • Resume

Requirements for the ME in Educational Administration and Supervision

For the Master of Education degree, students must complete the following program requirements:

  • A minimum of 30 semester hours of approved graduate course work

  • An area of specialization in educational administration

  • Supporting coursework

  • A thesis or a project as a culminating experience 

For the Ohio licensure, students must complete additional requirements to fulfill the credential requirements as well as the degree requirements 

In addition, no more than six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.

All coursework and requirements of the master's degree must be taken within a six-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.

Master's Coursework

Specialization in Educational Adminstration
EDAS 6000The Individual In Organizations3
EDAS 6010Leadership in School Curriculum3
EDAS 6020Instructional Leadership and Supervision3
EDAS 6110Legal Aspects Of School Administration3
EDAS 6190Field Experience in School Administration3
EDAS 6440Equity Issues In Educational Finance And Economics3
Supporting Coursework
CI 6650Teacher Learning and Education3
EDP 5110Advanced Educational Psychology3
TSOC 5300Philosophy of Education3
Master's Culminating Experience3
Master's Project In Educational Administration
Master's Thesis In Educational Administration
Total Hours30

additional Requirements

Prior to Applying for Ohio Administrator License

  • Acceptable scores on all Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) tests specified by the The State of Ohio for the licensure area are required prior to applying for Ohio administrator license.

Guide for Developing a Plan of Study

Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision. Students should work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First TermHours
EDAS 6010 Leadership in School Curriculum 3
EDAS 6110 Legal Aspects Of School Administration 3
EDP 5110 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
 Hours9
Second Term
EDAS 6020 Instructional Leadership and Supervision 3
EDAS 6440 Equity Issues In Educational Finance And Economics 3
EDAS 6190 Field Experience in School Administration 3
 Hours9
Third Term
EDAS 6000 The Individual In Organizations 3
 Hours3
Second Year
Fourth Term
TSOC 5300 Philosophy of Education 3
CI 6650 Teacher Learning and Education 3
 Hours6
Fifth Term
EDAS 6920 Master's Project In Educational Administration 3
 Hours3
 Total Hours30
  • PLO 1: Vision, Ethics, and Continuous Improvement- Lead the development and implementation of a mission and vision grounded in equity, ethics, and professional norms. Apply improvement processes using data, technology, and community engagement to support student and adult success.
  • PLO 2: Equity and Instructional Leadership: Advocate for equitable access and culturally responsive practices. Design and implement systems for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and supports that create inclusive, technology-rich, and data-informed learning environments.
  • PLO 3: Community and Organizational Leadership- Engage families, community members, and external partners to strengthen learning and improvement efforts. Lead operations, governance, and resource planning using equitable, legally compliant, and data-informed practices.
  • PLO 4: Professional Capacity and Applied Leadership: Recruit and support staff, foster collaboration, and lead systems for supervision, evaluation, and professional learning. Apply leadership knowledge and skills through authentic, sustained experiences across diverse school settings.
  • PLO 5: Research- Meaningfully interpret ideas and research from the professional literature to construct and present an argument in response to a question in educational administration.