Overview

The program culminates in the candidate writing a research-based thesis and presenting a thesis defense.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Arts in Education Program at the California State University San Marcos assesses seven (7) Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs).These will be measured by the California Administrative Performance Assessments (CalAPA) and the Summative Digital Portfolio.

Students graduating with a Master of Arts in Educational Administration will:

Explain how school plans, programs, and activities support the school’s vision to advance the academic, linguistic, cultural, aesthetic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical development of each student.
Recognize discriminatory practices, signs of trauma, manifestations of mental illness, and promote culturally responsive, positive and restorative strategies to address diverse student and school needs.
Use principles of positive behavior interventions, conflict resolution, and restorative justice and explain to staff and community members how these approaches support academic achievement, safety, and well-being for all students.
Engage family and community members in accomplishing the school’s vision of equitable schooling and continuous improvement that includes the academic, linguistic, cultural, social-emotional, mental and physical health, and/or other supports needed to succeed in school.
Recognize any possible institutional barriers to student and staff learning and use strategies that overcome barriers that derive from economic, social-emotional, racial, linguistic, cultural, physical, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, or other sources of educational disadvantage or discrimination.
Understand and analyze governance and policy systems and use this knowledge to explain roles and relationships of school and district administrators, local state boards of education, and the legislature to staff and the school community.
Analyze current research literature and explain how findings can be applied in a practical educational setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning

Critical Ethnography of Education

Multicultural Students and Families in Public Schools

Multicultural Curriculum and Application

Current Issues and Research in Science Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Basic credential.

Application for the Master of Arts in Education in the School of Education and $25 fee.

Interview with appropriate School of Education Admissions Committee.

Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate’s work in the field of education.

Statement of Purpose describing the candidate’s interest in pursuing the degree.

Completion of the Graduate/Post-baccalaureate Application to the University.

Official transcripts.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17688 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17688 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7608 USD / year

≈ 7608 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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