Seton Hall University

Executive M.A.E. in Education Leadership, Management and Policy

The Executive Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.) program and the Education Specialist (Ed. S.) program in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy program are ideal for working professionals who wish to pursue the following specialty areas in educational administration: School Superintendent, School Principal, Supervisor, Director, Special Educational Leader, Charter School Leader, Bi-Lingual Education Leader, and Catholic School Leader. This accelerated, 39-credit, blended/hybrid program is offered through a cost-effective and convenient schedule providing weekend on-campus and online course offerings.

This program allows students to earn an M.A.E. or an Ed.S. degree (if a student already possesses a master's degree) within a two-year, accelerated time frame. Classes are taught by outstanding Seton Hall professors and special visiting faculty practitioners, who are experts in their fields. This program meets all NJDOE requirements to apply for Principal, Supervisor, and School Administrator Certification, has state-to-state reciprocity, and is nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

M.A.E. and Ed.S. cohorts complete 18 credits through on-campus courses (one per semester); 15 credits via online courses; and, six credits of administrative internship. On-campus classes meet two weekends per semester during the fall, spring, and summer semesters on Saturday and Sunday. The curriculum explores the intersections of theory and practice to prepare aspiring leaders as change-makers. Courses receive a 40% discount off the standard graduate tuition rates.