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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2014-2015 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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 Certificate 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 School Leadership (11 semester hours)
  • Certificate in Catholic School Leadership (10 semester hours)

Course Requirements


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

Certificate in Charter School Leadership


Students may apply for this Certificate after completing the following:

Admission Requirements


1. The Graduate Division application, along with two official copies of transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

2. Writing prompt (see website for content) and Résumé

3. Two completed reference forms (available from the School of Education, Admissions Coordinator or website)

4. Completed Technology Requirements form

5. Interview with the Program Director

6. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0; or a 3.05 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework taken; or a 3.0 GPA in at least 9 semester hours of graduate level coursework is required

7. A minimum of one year verified service in a base credential area. For Administrative Tier I Services Credential/MA candidates, a completed “Verification of Experience” form, verifying five years of successful full-time experience under a valid base credential in an authorized area working in the schools, is required (please refer to admission requirements for the Administrative Services Credential program).

Admission Process: When a candidate file is complete, all admission materials will be reviewed by the Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) panel for either recommendation for admission, or referral to the Department of Educational Leadership, or Exceptions Committee for admission consideration/recommendation. An appointment with the Academic Program Director is required prior to scheduling courses.

Successful completion of:


Certificate in Catholic School Leadership


Students may apply for this Certificate after completing the following:

1. Admission requirements


1. The Graduate Division application, along with two official copies of transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

2. Writing prompt (see website for content) and Résumé

3. Two completed reference forms (available from the School of Education, Admissions Coordinator or website)

4. Completed Technology Requirements form

5. Interview with the Program Director

6. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0; or a 3.05 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework taken; or a 3.0 GPA in at least 9 semester hours of graduate level coursework is required

7. A minimum of one year verified service in a base credential area. For Administrative Tier I Services Credential/MA candidates, a completed “Verification of Experience” form, verifying five years of successful full-time experience under a valid base credential in an authorized area working in the schools, is required (please refer to admission requirements for the Administrative Services Credential program).

Admission Process: When a candidate file is complete, all admission materials will be reviewed by the Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) panel for either recommendation for admission, or referral to the Department of Educational Leadership, or Exceptions Committee for admission consideration/recommendation. An appointment with the Academic Program Director is required prior to scheduling courses.