36 hours

To be considered for admission, prospective candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and must otherwise meet the requirements for admission to a graduate program at the University of Georgia. Students must submit a statement of purpose for seeking admission to the Area of Emphasis in Research under the Educational Administration and Policy (M.Ed.). Eligible candidates for admission are further screened by faculty to determine whether they are likely to be academically successful in the program and whether the Area of Emphasis in Research under the Educational Administration and Policy (M.Ed.) is a good fit for their stated educational and professional objectives.

Specifically, the admission process requires: (a) Completion and submission of an online application including applicable fees; (b) Cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate and graduate courses, with a preferred standard of a minimum of 3.25 on a 4-point scale; (c) Two letters of recommendation; and (d) A brief statement of purpose for study in the Area of Emphasis in Research of the M.Ed. Educational Administration and Policy. Admissions decisions are made on a continuous basis. No GRE or MAT scores are required. Standardized test scores are typically waived for graduate programs at the master’s or specialist levels within the college.

EDAP 7030

Developing, Supporting, and Sustaining a Positive Learning Community

3

EDAP 7040

Educational Law and Ethical Leadership

3

EDAP 7050

Talent Management for Continuous Improvement

3

EDAP 7060

Policies, Systems, and Resources for Educational Enterprises

3

EDAP 7600

Data Analysis for Practitioners

3

EDAP 7650

Applied Project in Educational Administration and Policy

3

EDAP 8210

Educational Policy Analysis

3

Choose 15 credit hour(s) from the following:

Elective courses chosen in conjunction with advisor.