Educational Leadership, M.A.

Contact Information

• Academic Program Director: Manuel N. Ponce, Jr., Lauren Casella
• Academic Advisor: Terri Taylor

Introduction

This interdisciplinary program provides experiences and opportunities for students to design an individualized, unique master’s curriculum that reflects their personal and professional goals. The program prepares students to be scholarly, reflective and transformative leaders in their chosen profession. Students in this program do not earn nor require a teaching credential.

Program Outcomes

As a result of this program, candidates will:

• Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of education
• Develop and improve the critical thinking skills needed to apply the knowledge and skills learned through the program
• Acquire and develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to examine and act upon the ethical and social justice dimensions of schooling
• Demonstrate knowledge of how diverse issues impact educational theory and practice both qualitatively and quantitatively

Program Admissions Requirements

• Online Graduate Application
• Bachelor’s Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
• Official Transcript from all Colleges/Universities Attended, including all Community/Junior Colleges
  • Applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the United States of America:
    • Official Transcript Evaluation from an approved evaluation agency that details content of coursework completed, degree equivalency, and cumulative GPA
    • Official Transcript still needs to be submitted along with Transcript Evaluation
• Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or 3.05 in the last 60 Undergraduate Units, a 3.0 in at least 9 Graduate Units, or Completion of a Request for Exception to GPA Requirement
• Applicants whose citizenship is from a country where English is not the primary language:
  • TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo English Test Minimum Scores (unless a High School Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree was obtained in the United States)
• Personal Statement of Intent
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Interview with Academic Program Director 

Degree Options and Requirements

Students must select one of the following degree pathway options:

1. Online MA in Educational Leadership
2. Online MA in Educational Leadership Certificate in Charter School Management Pathway
3. Online MA in Educational Leadership Certificate in Catholic School Administration Pathway

Required Coursework

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Hours
Online M.A. in Educational Leadership
EDLA 6200	Foundations of Leadership	3
EDLA 6201	Educational Leader as Researcher	3
EDLA 6202	Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	3
EDLA 6203	School Finance and Human Resources	3
EDLA 6204	Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Design Thinking	3
EDLA 6205	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	3
EDLA 6206	Cura Personalis: Fostering a Community of Care	3
EDLA 6207	Governance, Law, and Policy	3
EDLA 6208	Supervision, Coaching and a Culture of Professional Learning	3
EDLA 6209	Community, Family and Stakeholder Engagement	3
EDLA 6995	Comprehensive Examination	0
Subtotal		30
Online M.A. in Educational Leadership: Certificate in Charter School Management
EDLA 6101	Fndtns of Charter Schl Ldrshp: Vision of Learning for Diverse Students, Families, Staff, & Community	3
EDLA 6102	Charter School Instructional Leadership: Student Learning & Professional Growth for Diverse Students	3
EDLA 6103	Specialized Charter School Leadership Preparation with Petition Writing Lab	4
EDLA 6201	Educational Leader as Researcher	3
EDLA 6204	Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Design Thinking	3
EDLA 6205	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	3
EDLA 6206	Cura Personalis: Fostering a Community of Care	3
EDLA 6207	Governance, Law, and Policy	3
EDLA 6208	Supervision, Coaching and a Culture of Professional Learning	3
EDLA 6209	Community, Family and Stakeholder Engagement	3
EDLA 6429	Specializing in Charter Schools	3
EDLA 6995	Comprehensive Examination	0
Subtotal		34
Online M.A. in Educational Leadership: Certificate in Catholic School Administration Pathway
EDLA 6201	Educational Leader as Researcher	3
EDLA 6204	Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Design Thinking	3
EDLA 6205	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	3
EDLA 6206	Cura Personalis: Fostering a Community of Care	3
EDLA 6207	Governance, Law, and Policy	3
EDLA 6208	Supervision, Coaching and a Culture of Professional Learning	3
EDLA 6209	Community, Family and Stakeholder Engagement	3
EDLA 6420	An Invitation to Lead	1
EDLA 6430	Mission-Focused Spiritual Leadership in Catholic Education	3
EDLA 6431	Organizational Leadership in Catholic Education	3
EDLA 6432	Instructional Leadership in Catholic Education	3
EDLA 6995	Comprehensive Examination	0
Subtotal		31

Additional Requirement

• Application for Degree