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Take action on behalf of our schools when you pursue the Education and Public Policy specialization as part of your Master of Arts in Education degree online from Ashford University. The Education and Public Policy specialization will help you to develop the knowledge you need to participate and lead policy initiatives. This specialization prepares you for challenging positions in government, non-profits, and schools. You will learn the politics of policy development and implementation so as to make a difference in education. This specialization will help dedicated professionals who aim to be education leaders, without necessarily becoming credentialed teachers. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.

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Be a leader in education when you earn your Master of Arts in Education with a Teacher Leader specialization online from Ashford University. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. In this specialization, you will develop the skills you need to bring about change and meet the needs of all students. The Teacher Leader specialization looks at educational institutions in their socio-political contexts, from a systems-thinking perspective. You will learn to monitor and evaluate curriculum and instruction, and to lead the change process for improve achievement. If you are committed to a career involving education, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.

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Master of Education in Educational Administration (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation).
A sharp increase in responsibilities of educational administrators has simultaneously made the job more important and more challenging. This rigorous and relevant degree program is designed for any individual interested in Educational Administration in the K-12 setting who is seeking an administrative certificate.
Participants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. In addition, participants should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor to obtain current information about teacher credentialing programs.
Courses in this regionally accredited program are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of school leadership, administrative foundations, organizational theory, K-12 legal issues, public school finance, curriculum development, and instructional leadership. The curriculum examines the best practice methods for educational administration, leadership, principalship and school improvement. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences.
Participants must complete a part-time, 8-week administrative internship component at the end of the program.
Enrollment in this program requires documentation of 3 years of certified teaching experience.
Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed and effective educational administrators in public and private schools and other settings requiring an administrative credential.

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The Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) with a concentration in Leadership of Educational Organizations program examines contemporary leadership theory and provides an overview of the responsibilities involved by leaders in planning and developing new educational programs, products, and services for educational or organizational settings. Graduates will be prepared for career opportunities such as: Education Administrator, Dean, Instructional Manager, and Assistant Principal (certification requirements vary by state and school district). Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in as little as 10 months.