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There are three levels of Educational Leadership programs, see which one works for you (click here).


 

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

 

The Master of Education in School Administration allows students to prepare for initial licensure as a school administrator at the master's level. Students with a bachelor's degree and relevant work experience are eligible to apply. To download a program chart, click here and scroll down to School Administration - MED initial license.  Erin

*Program and approval in transition — At colleges acrossMassachusetts, all school administration licensure programs will end onDec. 31, 2013. Cambridge College (among other MA colleges) willseek approval from the MA Dept. of Elementary and SecondaryEducation (DESE) of a new curriculum designed to meet new stateand national standards, but approval cannot be guaranteed.Students who do not complete the existing program by Dec. 31, 2013, will need to meet new requirements if and when approved.

 

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)

Cambridge College offers a CAGS (the equivalent of an Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in other regions of the country) for educators with master’s degrees in education or closely related fields. The CAGS in Educational Leadership is an advanced graduate program that provides opportunity to master new areas of practice and broaden knowledge and skills. Students learn to promote effective practice and manage change wisely in their educational communities and professional lives. Educators can also earn other credentials such administrative licensure, master’s + 30, or educational specialist in order to advance in their careers.  Click to view the CAGS advising worksheet (Excel format or PDF format) which is to be used in conjunction with the corresponding program chart.

*Program and approval in transition — At colleges acrossMassachusetts, all school administration licensure programs will end onDec. 31, 2013. Cambridge College (among other MA colleges) willseek approval from the MA Dept. of Elementary and SecondaryEducation (DESE) of a new curriculum designed to meet new stateand national standards, but approval cannot be guaranteed.Students who do not complete the existing program by Dec. 31, 2013will need to meet new requirements if and when approved.

 

Concentrations:

Educational Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction (non-licensure)

School Administration (Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisor/Director)

Special Education Administration (all levels)

 

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)

This is a Non-Licensure Program

 

The doctoral program is committed to Cambridge College’s mission of providing academically excellent, time-efficient, and cost-effective programs. As such, the design of the program gives students maximum flexibility to continue with their working lives while taking courses in the summer, evenings, weekends, and online. The program integrates dissertation research and writing with coursework to foster synergy towards the completion of the doctorate. All students have intensive one-on-one time with their doctoral advisor in order to structure their academic schedule, develop a dissertation focus, and gain valuable support for on-time completion of the doctoral degree. The doctoral program is 70 credits (47 credits coursework, 23 credits research), and up to 21 post-master's transfer credits may be accepted*. A four-week summer residency in Massachusetts is required for all students. Click here to view the doctoral advising worksheet which is to be used in conjunction with the corresponding program chart.

 


 

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