Master of Education in Administration/Initial Administrator License

The M.Ed. in Administration provides initial licensing for administrative candidates who currently do not hold a recognized Master’s degree. Public and independent school administrators who exhibit high ethical standards, a sensitivity and respect for diversity, and who place a high priority on the academic success of children and youth will receive a graduate degree in educational administration, initial background for careers building administrators, and assistance in acquiring the competencies necessary to apply for TSPC’s Initial Administrator License (current OAR).

Program Objectives

Program objectives for the M.Ed. in Administration are written to meet TSPC’s standards for the Initial Administrator License. In addition to meeting the objectives for all Concordia University M.Ed. programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Administration will:

  • Promote ethical standards of democracy, equity, diversity, and excellence
  • Encourage communication among diverse groups
  • Support the establishment and implementation of high skill and knowledge expectations designed to meet stated goals and objectives for students
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the organization of a school within the context of the district and community
  • Collaborate in the design and implementation of professional staff development programs to improve the skills of every staff member
  • Supervise professional development and evaluation of personnel to ensure effective instruction
  • Facilitate alternative learning environments when student progress is less than desired
  • Assist in the work of district decision making groups, including the school site council
  • Manage school financial resources to meet established priorities
  • Manage the school in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, school district policies, and collective bargaining agreements
  • Demonstrate an understanding of school law and finance
  • Exhibit an understanding of human development, curriculum, and methods for pre-primary to grade 12 where requested in the current OAR

M.Ed. in Administration Course Requirements (Initial Administrator License) (35 Credits)

  • EDGR 500 Professional Planning Seminar (1)
  • EDGR 535 Theories of Teaching and Learning (3)
  • EDAD 560 Human and Financial Resources (3)
  • EDGR 595 Community of Learners (3)
  • EDGR 601 Educational Research (3)
  • EDGR 605 Instructional Leadership and Classroom Evaluation (3)
  • EDAD 607 The Principalship (3)
  • EDGR 620 School and Community Partnership (3)
  • EDGR 622 School Law (3)
  • EDGR 626 Organizational Change (3)
  • EDAD 650 Administrative Practicum (4)
  • EDGR 698 Action Research (3) or
  • EDGR 699 Thesis (3)
  • The Administrative Portfolio is presented in EDGR 697 Professional Assessment Seminar (0)

Additional TSPC Requirements for the Initial Administrator License

  • The ORELA Administrator Exam: Subtest I: Visionary Leadership and Instructional Improvement
    • Subtest II: Management Procedures and Requirements for Oregon Administrators
  • Submission of C-1 and C-2 forms, fees, transcripts, and copy of test score as outlined in the OARs