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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2015-2016 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Leadership


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Faculty

Chairperson: Elizabeth A. Stoddard

Professors: Antonia Darder (Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair), Magaly Lavadenz, Shane P. Martin, Martha McCarthy (Presidential Professor), Mary K. McCullough, Elizabeth Reilly, Ernest Rose

Associate Professors: Franca Dell’Olio, Elizabeth Stoddard

Assistant Professors: Karen K. Huchting, Margaret Kasimatis

Clinical Associate Professors: Jill Bickett, Anthony Sabatino

Clinical Assistant Professor: Stephen Hess, S.J.

Affiliated Faculty: Elvira Armas, Gisela O’Brien

Executive in Residence: Emilio Pack

Contact Information

Chairperson: Elizabeth Stoddard

Assistant Director: Sergio M. Pesqueira, Jr.

Senior Administrative Coordinator: Pamel Wimberley-Willis

Location: University Hall, Suite 2300

Telephone: 310.258.8748

Fax: 310.338.1647

Introduction

The Department of Educational Leadership in the School of Education offers programs in Leadership and School Administration. Students may choose from credential and certificate programs, Master of Arts programs, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice.

Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA)

Academic Program Director: Sergio M. Pesqueira, Jr.

The Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) offers degrees, credentials, and certificates specializing in empowering moral, ethical leaders who respect differences, value reflective practice, understand change facilitation, build learning communities, and work effectively in diverse settings.

The Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) offers the following degree, credentials, and specialized certificates:

  • Master of Arts in School Administration
  • Master of Arts in Catholic School Administration
  • CA Preliminary (Tier I) Administrative Services Credential
  • CA Administrative Services Internship / Tier I
  • Certificate in Catholic School Administration
  • Certificate in Charter/Small School Leadership

NOTE: The State of California requires a minimum of five years of full-time experience in an authorized area under a valid base credential, in addition to “Clear” credential (single and multiple subject teaching credentials only) to be eligible for the Preliminary (Tier I) Administrative Services Credential.

Cohort model is followed in all degree, credential, and certificate areas. A grade of “B-” or higher is required for each course.

Technology Requirement - please be advised that most courses will require access to the internet and a personal computer.

School Administration and Leadership Certificate Programs

Learning Outcomes

Candidate will acquire the skills, knowledge, and dispositions to serve as an Educational Leader in California. There will be a strong emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity, special education, the successful development of English Language Learners, and the parent-school relationship.

The Certificates in School Administration and Leadership are designed to recognize those candidates who have completed a 3 course sequence in the designated area of emphasis. Candidates will be prepared to develop and implement programs which will render additional, focused support to students, staff, parents, and school communities.

  • Certificate in Charter/Small School Leadership (11 semester hours)
  • Certificate in Catholic School Administration (10 semester hours)

Course Requirements

Candidates must apply for the certificate program on the graduate application and at the time of program completion.

Programs

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