How to Get a Master's Degree in Education Administration
A master's degree in education administration prepares students for careers at the administration level of schools, both private and public and at various grade levels. Positions such as principal, superintendent and vice principals of schools are among the careers sought after by students earning master's degrees in this field.
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Research programs. Choose the right master's degree program for you. You'll want to factor in location, reputation of the program, whether you're interested in an online program and what type of school you'd like to go: large or small, private or public. The easiest way to do this is by looking at program websites. There are some warehouse-type websites that can help you narrow down a program, and there is a link to one of these at the end of these steps.
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Apply to at least three schools so that if you don't get into your first choice, you have a backup plan. Make sure to fully complete the application process, including letters of recommendation, essays and everything else asked for. Be sure to give anyone writing you a letter of recommendation ample time to do this.
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Fill out the FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and search for additional funding sources. Graduate school is expensive, and you will be eligible for student loans after filling out the FAFSA form, but look for other sources of funding as well. If you're already a teacher or employed at a school, your employer might offer tuition reimbursement. You might also be eligible for scholarships, which you can find more information about by speaking to the financial aid department and program department at the graduate school you decide to attend.
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Establish a relationship with a mentor or faculty member once you have begun the program. This is important for networking for jobs once your finish your degree, but it will also help you succeed academically in the program. You need to reach out to mentors and more experienced colleagues who have successfully completed a similar program before you.
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Be willing to learn new skills, technologies and methods. Often it can be difficult for teachers who are used to teaching to switch to the role of a student. But learning how to research and write at the graduate level is a challenge that many students have not undertaken before. Reach out for help from librarians, writing center staff, professors and other students in the program.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid taking too many classes at once if you're also working full time.
