Argosy University Programs

Higher and Postsecondary Education

Argosy University offers graduate degree programs in Higher and Postsecondary Education.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education program is designed for individuals who seek administrative and other positions in non-instructional units at higher education and postsecondary institutions. Graduates of this higher education program will have enhanced practical skills, knowledge, and experiences as professionals and leaders in universities, colleges, and postsecondary educational institutions.

A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to the MAEd in Higher and Postsecondary Education program.

The Education Specialist (EdS) and the Doctor of Education (EdD) degrees in Higher and Postsecondary Education programs are designed for individuals who seek to enhance professional competence as educational leaders, instructors, or consultants in academic affairs, student affairs, or student services divisions within community colleges, technical schools and institutes, four-year colleges and universities as well as government, military, religious, profit or nonprofit postsecondary educational organizations and divisions. The EdD degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education program is also designed to enhance professional competence as a researcher.

Both the EdS program and the EdD program offer three concentrations: Student Affairs and Services, Teaching and Learning, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

PROGRAM DISCLOSURE

The MAEd in Instructional Leadership (Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Prep) and the MAEd in Instructional Leadership (Single Subject Teacher Credential Prep) lead to Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Single Subject Teaching Credential depending on the program selected. All other programs offered through Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The MAED in Educational Administration, the EdS and EdD in Initial Educational Administration lead to California Tier 1 Principal licensure upon completion of all state and program requirements, including successful passage of all required California state exams. All other programs offered through Argosy University San Francisco Bay Area College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The programs offered through Argosy University, DC College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The Ed.S. in Initial Educational Administration and the Ed.D. in Initial Educational Administration lead to Minnesota principal certification upon completion of all state and program requirements.  The Ed.S. in Advanced Educational Administration and the Ed.D. in Advanced Educational Administration lead to Minnesota superintendent certification upon completion of all state and program requirements. All other programs offered through the College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The programs offered through Argosy University, Seattle College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The MAED in Educational Administration and the EdS and EdD in Initial Educational Administration lead to Florida Principal certification upon completion of all state and program requirements, including passage of all required Florida state licensure exams.  All other programs offered through Argosy University, Sarasota College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher, administrator, school counseling, or school psychology  certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the
United States.

The MAED in Educational Administration, the Ed.S. in Initial Educational Administration, and the Ed.D. in Initial Educational Administration lead to the State of Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate (principal) upon completion of all state and program requirements.  The Ed.S. in Advanced Educational Administration and the Ed.D. in Advanced Educational Administration lead to the Illinois Type 75 Superintendent’s Endorsement upon completion of all state and program requirements. All other programs offered through the College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in Illinois regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The MAED in Educational Administration leads to the Texas Principal Certificate upon completion of all state and program requirements.  The MA in School Psychology has been designed to meet the requirements found in the Texas Administrative Code for licensed Specialists in School Psychology.  The decision to grant licensure rests solely with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and not Argosy University.  Upon completion of the MA in School Psychology, students may apply to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists through the National Association of School Psychologists.  All other programs offered through the College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The programs offered through Argosy University, Denver College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The MAED in Educational Administration, the EdS in Initial Educational Administration, and the EdD in Initial Educational Administration programs offered through Argosy University, Hawaii College of Education meet all California Tier 1 Principal Licensure requirements.  Upon program completion and the passage of all required California state exams, students are eligible to apply for California Tier 1 Principal licensure.  Any other program offered through Argosy University, Hawaii College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The MAED in Educational Administration and the EdS and EdD in Initial Educational Administration lead to California Tier 1 Principal licensure upon completion of all state and program requirements, including successful passage of all required California state exams.  All other programs offered through Argosy University, Inland Empire College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The MAED in Educational Administration and the EdS and EdD in Initial Educational Administration lead to California Tier 1 Principal licensure upon completion of all state and program requirements, including successful passage of all required California state exams.  All other programs offered through Argosy University Los Angeles College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides. 

The MAED in Educational Administration and the EdS and EdD in Initial Educational Administration lead to California Tier 1 Principal licensure upon completion of all state and program requirements, including successful passage of all required California state exams. All other programs offered through Argosy University College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The MAED in Educational Administration and the EdS and EdD in Initial Educational Administration lead to California Tier 1 Principal licensure upon completion of all state and program requirements, including successful passage of all required California state exams. All other programs offered through the College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The programs offered through Argosy University, Nashville College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The MAED in Educational Administration, the Ed.S. in Initial Educational Administration, the Ed.D. in Initial Educational Administration, the Ed.S. in Advanced Educational Administration, and the Ed.D. in advanced Educational Administration are approved by the Arizona Department of Education to lead to school administration licensure/certification upon completion of all program and state requirements.  The MA in School Psychology and the PsyD in School Psychology are approved by the Arizona Department of Education to lead to school psychology licensure/certification upon completion of all program and state requirements. The programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

The MAED in Educational Administration, the Ed.S. in Initial Educational Administration, and the Ed.D. in Initial Educational Administration are approved by the Utah State Office of Education to lead to school administrator licensure upon completion of all program and state requirements. The programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT  lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.  The Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Advanced Educational Administration DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

 

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    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$900
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    Tuition$13719
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    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 57% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

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    The program could take as little as 21 months to complete.

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