MEd in Educational Administration and Policy (Research Track)

Today’s school systems require leadership abilities, change-management skills, and deep organizational experience—whether you seek to transform the education sector to promote inclusivity or to launch an innovative education venture. Through our master’s degree in educational administration and policy program, you will attain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead boldly with impact in diverse roles, including PreK-12 schools, districts, the nonprofit sector, and government.

Our law and policy track prepares individuals with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that serve as the framework to work effectively in educational policy positions in government, nonprofits, or academia. More specifically, individuals learn how to design, implement, and evaluate policies at various levels.

Online or On Campus

This program is offered both fully online and on the UGA Athens campus .

Learn more about our online program

MEd PROFILE

Individuals who complete our program receive an education from one of the nation’s top educational leadership graduate programs and one of the largest colleges of education. Our students are afforded the opportunity to work side-by-side with communities of scholars whose work is nationally and internationally recognized. Leveraging the expertise of our faculty, graduates of the program are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead for change.

Curriculum

The MEd in Educational Administration and Policy includes studies in:

• Education law and ethical leadership (EDAP 7040/7040E)
• Educational policy analysis (EDAP 8210/8210E)
• Developing a positive learning community (EDAP 7030/7030E)
• Talent management for continuous improvement (EDAP 7050/7050E)
• Policies, systems, and resources for educational enterprises (EDAP 7060/7060E)
• Data analysis for practitioners (EDAP 7600/7600E)
• Applied project in educational administration and policy (EDAP 7650E)
• 15 hours of electives to be selected with an advisor

Our two-year, part-time program culminates in the presentation of a problem of practice related to educational administration and policy that holds specific interest for a student. This project gives an individual the opportunity to explore their unique interests, to integrate all of their coursework into a plan for their career, and to create a professional portfolio.

In sum, the MEd in Educational Administration and Policy allows an individual to tailor their studies to academic and professional areas of focus. Within the 36-semester hour program, individuals will complete:

• 18 hours of major concentration and core courses
• 3 hours in an applied project
• 15 hours of electives

How to Apply

Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia

The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.

Start a Graduate School application

Part 2: Apply to the MEd in Educational Administration and Policy

Applications are accepted each semester.

While completing the Graduate School application, be sure to attach the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose: Please indicate in your statement of purpose that you wish to pursue either the campus-based program or the online research track program
  • Campus-based: MED_EDAP (area of emphasis RSCH)
  • Online: MED_EDAP_ONL (area of emphasis RSCH)
• Official transcripts

Deadline to Apply

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: April 1

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