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Faculty

Chairperson: Elizabeth Reilly

Professors: Antonia Darder (Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair), Magaly Lavadenz, Shane P. Martin (Dean and Professor), Martha McCarthy (Presidential Professor), Mary K. McCullough (Associate Dean and Professor), Elizabeth Reilly, David Sapp

Associate Professors: Franca Dell’Olio, Margaret Kasimatis, Elizabeth Stoddard

Assistant Professor: Karen K. Huchting

Clinical Associate Professors: Jill Bickett, Anthony Sabatino, Manuel N. Ponce Jr.

Affiliated Faculty: Elvira Armas, Gisela O’Brien

Executive in Residence: Emilio Pack

Contact Information

Chairperson: Elizabeth Reilly

Doctoral Program Coordinator: Michaela Cooper

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.

Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice (Ed.D.)

Academic Program Director: Jill Bickett

Associate Academic Program Director: Karen K. Huchting  

The Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice is an innovative 3-year program whose vision is a better and more socially just future for PK-12 schools and other educational and community settings. Our Ed.D. program is designed to provide experienced educators and community leaders with the tools, theories, and experiences needed to succeed in transforming educational settings into inclusive and equitable learning environments. Combining theory with practice, the curriculum provides candidates with a better understanding of the complex issues impacting education and student achievement, and prepares graduates as change agents.

Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA)

Academic Program Director: Manuel N. Ponce, 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
• CA Preliminary (Tier I) Administrative Services Credential
• CA Administrative Services Internship/Tier I
• 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 at the completion of the program. 

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.

Catholic School Leadership Academy (CSLA)

Academic Program Director: Anthony Sabatino

The Catholic School Leadership Academy (CSLA) offers programs specializing in Catholic school administration and leadership that focus on the competencies associated with multiple roles and responsibilities to sustain and grow a school’s program. The integration of faith and professional practice is made relevant through practical experiences that will prepare candidates to grow as a Catholic school administrator and leader. Studies in CSLA focus on researching best practices in Catholic school administration, incorporating standards into planning, and seeking solutions to the challenges present in today’s Catholic schools.

The CSLA offers the following programs:

• Master of Arts in Catholic School Administration
• Certificate in Catholic School Administration (Los Angeles campus and virtual online cohorts)

The cohort model is followed in both programs. Credit earned in the CCSA will be applied to the M.A. in CSA. A grade of B- or higher is required for each course.

Technology Requirement–be advised that all on campus courses will require access to the Internet and use of a personal computer. The CCSA virtual online cohort has specific technology requirements that are made available upon application to the program.

Higher Education Administration Program

Academic Program Director: Elizabeth Stoddard

The M.A. in Higher Education Administration program prepares students to be scholarly, reflective, and transformative educational leaders in a variety of higher education institutions. Students are prepared to serve as administrative leaders in all divisions and sectors of higher education. The Program is based on the Jesuit and Catholic philosophy of education.

The Higher Education Administration Program offers the following degree:

• Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration

The Program follows a Cohort model, although Individualized Education Plans are permitted in consultation with the Academic Program Director, in all degree 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.

Programs

• Catholic School Administration Certificate
• Charter/Small School Leadership Certificate

• The CA Preliminary Tier I Administrative Services Credential

• Educational Leadership for Social Justice, Ed.D.

• Catholic School Administration, M.A.
• Higher Education Administration, M.A.
• School Administration, M.A.

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