Head of Department:
Adney E Cross III
B.S./W.C. Austin Peay State University (USA)
M.A. in Ed., Austin Peay State University (USA)
Ed.D., Tennessee State University (USA) 2001,
Specialization: Mathematics and Science Education, Curriculum, Leadership

Overview
The Department of Educational Administration was established in the academic year 1996-1997, in response to the Ministry of Education's request that such courses should be offered by the University of Asmara. It offers a four-year degree program leading to a B.A. in Educational Administration.

The program includes study in the following areas:

• Administration
• Planning
• research
• supervision.

Moreover, related courses are taken in the areas of

• psychology
• pedagogy.
  

Educational Administration majors may choose from the following as a minor:

• Educational Psychology
• English
• Geography
• History

Currently the Ministry of Education is eager to take all graduates due to its ever-expanding school enrollment and its need to place qualified personnel in leadership positions. It is expected that elementary, middle, and secondary school student enrollments will continue to increase in the foreseeable future, ensuring that all department graduates will have employment opportunities.