Educational Administration, M.S.A.
36 Credits | Main Campus | Washington, D.C.
Licensed teachers interested in becoming administrators in elementary, middle or high school. Five semesters, classes meet one weekend a month.
Trinity’s Master of Science in Administration (MSA) in educational administration prepares graduate students for a leadership position in an elementary, middle or high-school level.
- You can optionally pursue this degree with a focus specialization in Early Childhood Education
Designed for busy educators, this 5-semester master’s degree program offers classes that meet one weekend a month, and features an internship completed in the school where you already work.
Trinity’s faculty are current and former school administrators, who will teach you to promote high student achievement by fostering a collaborative culture and a focus on teaching and learning. Candidates learn to use assessments to facilitate continual school improvement through instructional planning and professional development for teachers around instructional strategies.
The degree program prepares graduates to take the School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA).
Successful completion of the educational administration program at Trinity Washington University will meet the education requirements necessary to pursue the Administrative Services Credential in the District of Columbia and certification in most states in which a student intends to practice.
What You’ll Learn
- Skills needed to promote high student achievement by fostering a collaborative culture and a focus on teaching and learning with a focus of working in trauma informed spaces.
- How to use assessments to facilitate continual school improvement through instructional planning and professional development.
- Leadership, management, and supervision skills with a lens of cultural diversity
Local Internships
Students in this program conduct their internship in their place of employment which can include traditional public schools, private schools, parochial schools, and charter schools in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.
Global Careers
- Licensed Principal in public school system
- Principal or administrator in private school
- Educational leadership in school system
Certificate
Education Policy
Master’s Degree
Curriculum and Instruction
Master’s Degree
Special Education
Applying to the Educational Administration, M.S.A. Program
Applying to Trinity is free, and Trinity reviews each application as soon as it is complete: you’ll get our decision right away.
3 Steps to Apply
- Apply for free online
- Submit checklist documents
- Once your application is submitted, use your log-in credentials to check status
M.S.A. Admissions Requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher or evidence of post-graduate academic strength
- Two years of full-time teaching experience at an accredited school
- Official college transcript with confirmed Bachelor’s Degree date (International Transcripts must be evaluated prior to submission)
- 2 Recommendations from professors or supervisors
- Statement of Purpose
We’re here to help at 202-884-9400 or admissions@trinitydc.edu.
