Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offers the Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration, designed to prepare P-12 educators for advancement to roles in educational leadership and administration in the P-12 learning environment. The program is offered in a hybrid modality, with approximately half of the sessions of each core course meeting …

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offers the Master of Arts Degree in Higher Education Leadership that prepares students for mid-career higher education leadership positions. This degree also prepares students interested in enrolling in an Ed.D. or Ph.D. Higher Education program. The program is offered in a hybrid modality, with approximately half of …

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program is designed for those individuals who have already demonstrated leadership ability in diverse educational settings. The program will admit candidates who meet the academic requirements for the Ed.D. degree program and who possess personal qualities and professional experiences that suggest a strong potential for success as doctoral candidates and …

The Induction-Clear Administrative Services Credential (I-CASC) program is a 2-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional development and is restricted to candidates who have a valid and activated Preliminary Administrative Services Credential; are currently employed as an administrator in an educational setting; and need to earn the California Clear Administrative Services Credential. Candidates …

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program is primarily designed for working educators who desire to become administrators (such as principals) in the P-12 school learning environment. The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential consists of 24 units. The program is offered in a hybrid modality, with approximately half of the sessions of each core course meeting on …