M.A. in Education: Concentration in Educational Leadership with an Administrative Services Credential

Master of Arts in Education – Concentration in Educational Leadership with an Administrative Services Credential*

The Master of Arts in Education with the Administrative Services California Preliminary Credential is designed for students interested in pursuing a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and applying their graduate course work toward the Master of Arts in Education degree. When candidates apply, they must declare their intentions to pursue the M.A. in Education.

Admission Requirements for the M.A./Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program

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*Pending approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

  1. Effectively lead with love and wisdom in today's schools.
  2. Knowledge and understanding of the California Administrator Content Expectations (CACE),
  3. Identify strategies and best practices for effective school leadership.
  4. Successfully pass the CalAPA exam.
Educational Leadership Requirements
EDUG-614Curriculum Leadership and Collaboration3
EDUG-616Educational Leadership with Love and Wisdom3
EDUG-617Organizational and Systems Leadership3
EDUG-618Human and Financial Resources3
EDUG-619Community Engagement and Policy2
EDUG-620Administrative Fieldwork Practicum2
EDUG-621Advanced Administrative Fieldwork Practicum2
EDUG-623Data Informed Leadership4
M.A. Core Requirements
Prerequisite: completion of required Curriculum Preparation and Educational Leadership coursework; consent of the Director. Regular status required prior to enrolling in the M.A. Core.
EDUG-622Contemporary Issues in Education2
EDUG-624Curriculum Design and Instruction2
EDUG-625Instructional Leadership and Assessment4
Total Units30