Title: Definition of Educational Administration | The Classroom
Headings: Definition of Educational Administration
Definition of Educational Administration
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Roles of Educational Administrators
Educational Administration Degrees
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Content: Roles of Educational Administrators
The top administrator, whether she's called superintendent, head of school, president or principal, is the institution's equivalent of a chief executive officer in business. She takes an active role in personnel issues, budget decisions, curriculum planning and setting policy that staff and students will abide by. Administrators are responsible for setting the institution's tone and serve as its public face. School districts, colleges and universities often employ assistant administrators to be responsible for budget, curriculum and personnel. Still other educational administrators work in research and policy-making roles in governmental and private departments and organizations where students typically never set foot. Educational Administration Degrees
Typically, an educational administrator will need an advanced educational administration degree such as a Master of Education, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership or a Doctor of Education. At the master's in administration level, coursework typically includes the sociology and law of education, educational research, curricular and instructional strategies and leadership and management skills. Earning a doctoral degree requires advanced study in leadership; educational theory, practice and planning; supervisory skills;